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Damask. 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 ...
Georg Jensen Damask has collaborated with designers such as John Becker, Bodil Bødtker-Næss, Knud V. Engelhardt, Arne Jacobsen, Nina Ferlov, Grethe Sørensen, Bent Georg Jensen, Vibeke Klint, Kim Naver and Jette Nevers This has been an important source of interest for Nevers for a considerable time.
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 men and women, particularly ...
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Yoruba clothing. Yoruba clothing are the traditional clothings worn by people of the Yoruba ethnic group in parts of Nigeria, Benin and Togo in a region called Yorubaland. The clothing reflects the rich culture, history and aesthetic preferences of the Yoruba people. Yoruba woman in traditional clothing. Yoruba men's clothing.
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Sashes (1 C, 7 P) Shawls and wraps (3 C, 40 P) Skirts (1 C, 73 P) Sportswear (11 C, 82 P) Suits (clothing) (5 C, 37 P, 1 F)
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 ...