Excerpt from A Practical Treatise on Weaving and Designing of Textile Fabrics: With Chapters on the Principles of Construction of the Loom, Calations and Colour
Fig leaves, and immediately afterwards the skins of beasts. If we refer to Holy Scripture we shall find that the skin's Of animals were the coverings of our first parents. Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skin, and clothed thein. - Gen. Iii. 21. The immediate descendants of Adam also used coats of skin, and shortly afterwards the Simla, an upper garment consisting of a piece of cloth, according to Professor Hurwitz about six yards long, and two or three wide, and greatly resembling a blanket in shape, became their chief article of dress. Other garments made Of wool, and other material also, were in course of time fabricated. In Leviticus xiii. 47, 48, we read The garment also, that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it. Be a woollen garment or a linen garment, whether it.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history, technology, and art of weaving and designing textiles, examining the subject from ancient origins to the latest advances of the 19th century. The author, a textile expert, provides a comprehensive guide to the loom and its components, shedding light on the principles of weaving, shedding, picking, beating up, and the take-up motion. The book also covers the use of the weft, tension of the warp, and shuttle protection or stop rod. Additionally, it delves into the intricacies of Jacquard figures, pile or plush, gauze weaving, and general working, gearing, power, and speed of the loom. An entire section is devoted to design, exploring spot figures, double cloth, and combination and arrangement of designs. The book concludes with valuable insights into calculations of materials, color, and general observations on the industry, making it an invaluable resource for textile professionals, historians, and anyone interested in the rich history and technical aspects of weaving and designing textiles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334360640_0
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