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Damask (/ˈdæməsk/; Arabic: دمشق) is a woven, reversible patterned fabric. Damasks are woven by periodically reversing the action of the warp and weft threads. [1] The pattern is most commonly created with a warp-faced satin weave and the ground with a weft-faced or sateen weave. [2] Fabrics used to create damasks include silk, wool ...
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Bazin after manufacturing. Bazin (or basin) is a West African fabric with its origin in Europe imported in Mali, made from hand-dyed cotton, resulting in a damask textile known for its stiffness and vibrant sheen. It is primarily recognized as the most commonly used fabric for crafting a Boubou, a long, loose traditional outerwear worn by both ...
Public Domain Day is an observance of when copyrighted works expire and works enter into the public domain. [ 69 ] This legal transition of copyright works into the public domain usually happens every year on 1 January based on the individual copyright laws of each country. [ 69 ] Visual created for Public Domain Day.
The men's long, narrow coats are trimmed with gold braid. c.1730–1740. Fashion in the period 1700–1750 in European and European-influenced countries is characterized by a widening silhouette for both men and women following the tall, narrow look of the 1680s and 90s. This era is defined as late Baroque/Rococo style.
Dublin, Ireland. Occupation. Fashion designer. Sybil Connolly (24 January 1921 – 6 May 1998) was a celebrated fashion designer and global icon known for her innovative use of traditional Irish textiles in haute couture. Often described as "Dublin's Dior", she achieved international repute and success, making her one of the first Irish ...
Wikipedia:Public domain image resources. Public domain image resources is a copy of the master Wikipedia page at Meta, which lists a number of sources of public domain images on the Web. Public Domain images should be marked with the Public Domain Mark 1.0.
William Morris (1834-1898), a founder of the British Arts and Crafts movement, sought to restore the prestige and methods of hand-made crafts, including textiles, in opposition to the 19th century tendency toward factory-produced textiles. With this goal in mind, he created his own workshop and designed dozens of patterns for hand-produced ...