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World Textiles: A Concise HistoryFrom the earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to techno textiles used in Space Shuttle parachutes today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence and achievements, and have informed developments in other areas from agriculture to metallurgy. Textiles are global commodities, common to every culture and for a long time the motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even conflict. Silks from China, carpets from Persia, ikats from
From the earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to techno textiles used in Space Shuttle parachutes today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence and achievements, and have informed developments in other areas from agriculture to metallurgy. Textiles are global commodities, common to every culture and for a long time the motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even conflict. Silks from China, carpets from Persia, ikats from Indonesia, cottons from India, fine linens from Flanders--each of these has helped to shape the modern world. This groundbreaking book surveys, from prehistory to the early twenty-first century, how textiles are made, what they are made from, how they function in society, the ways in which they are valued and given meaning, and the messages they contain. The author shows the intricate relationships between different cultures' textile traditions and demonstrates the significance of the materials we all take for granted in our everyday lives.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 06/17/2003
ISBN: 9780500203699
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.16h x 6.30w x 0.61d
Review Citations: Library Journal 07/01/2003 pg. 75
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Soft partial cotton t shirts
Color: Black, White, Dark Gray, Light Gray, Size: X-Large
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Not for me
Color: Black, White, Dark Gray, Light Gray, Size: Medium
Quality is fair-returned
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Very nice fit.
Color: Navy, Size: X-Large, Color: Navy, Size: X-Large
This really looked good on my fiancé, who is 6'1 and has a long torso and broad chest and shoulders. It was looser in the midsection. I got him an XL.
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Great shirt
Color: Light Blue, Size: Large
Fit well, so easy to steam. Wrinkles quickly went away!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
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Essential Black for the Musician
Color: Black, Size: Medium, Color: Black, Size: Medium
This button-down shirt looks genuinely nice, and my son being in the jazz band means he always needs sharp, dark attire, so this will be great. It presents a clean, classic look that fits right into a professional setting.
I truly believe this represents a great value when you consider the quality of the material for a button-down shirt. It’s a solid staple piece that you won't regret stocking in your wardrobe for his band commitments.
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