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Discrepancies in the Radiocarbon Dating Area of the Turin Shroud Discrepancies in the Radiocarbon Dating Area of the Turin Shroud- Overview of research and studies of and about the Turin Shroud, indicating that the linen cloth originated in the… Wool, Cloth and Gold: Bullionism in Anglo-Burgundian Commercial Relation 1384-1478 Wool, Cloth and Gold: Bullionism in Anglo-Burgundian Commercial Relation 1384-1478- Doctor of Philosophy dissertation about Anglo-Burgundian power politics during the Hundred Year… An Economic Aspect of the Collapse of the Anglo-Burgundian Alliance; 1428-1442 An Economic Aspect of the Collapse of the Anglo-Burgundian Alliance; 1428-1442- Paper published in the April 1970 edition of the English Historical Review, about the collapse of t… Men in the Fiber Arts Men in the Fiber Arts- Article about the history of embroidery and tapestry weaving, which from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution was primarily the domain of men. Autho… A Short History of Japanese Textiles A Short History of Japanese Textiles- Short historical narrative focused on Japanese vintage indigo textiles for daily use and peasant clothing made from cotton and hemp, dating f… History of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles History of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles- Article from the Powerhouse Museum web site, providing a description of historic basket weaving and knotting techniques … Batik, Traditional Fabric of Indonesia Batik, Traditional Fabric of Indonesia- Article about the history of batik fabrics, and descriptions of the process of selecting and preparing cloth, batik decoration tools and te… Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Wool and Stuff Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Wool and Stuff- Short article about the excavation of woollen cloth and textiles from Viking Periods in Britain and Scandinavia. From Regia Angloru… Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Textiles Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Textiles- Concise history of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking crafts of hand yarn spinning, dyeing and cloth weaving. From Regia Anglorum. Archeological Textiles - A Need for New Methods of Analysis and Reconstruction Archeological Textiles - A Need for New Methods of Analysis and Reconstruction- Technical paper describing the problems scientists face when dealing with textiles from archeologic… The History of Brocaded Silk Weaving in Iran The History of Brocaded Silk Weaving in Iran- Short article about the art and technique of brocaded silk weaving in Iran, from before the Sasanid Dynasty to the present times. Fro… Carpets and History Carpets and History- Extensive article about the history of the textile and carpet trade between the Middle East and Europe since the Renaissance period until recent times. From t… Viking Embroidery Stitches and Motifs Viking Embroidery Stitches and Motifs- Short article about Viking embroidery art, techniques, designs and motifs. Author: Carolyn Priest-Dorman. Antique Textile History Antique Textile History- Collection of short articles and abstracts about the history of textile technologies and imaging in Asia and the Middle East. From Textiles as Art. Love and Care of the Great Kilt Love and Care of the Great Kilt- Short history of the British kilt, worn by highlanders and soldiers from 1500 to late 1700. Information about the fabric, and wearing, usage and s… Coptic Weaving Technology Coptic Weaving Technology- Short article about the low-warp and high-warp weaving technology in use in ancient Egypt. Anglo-Saxon and Viking Braid Weaving Anglo-Saxon and Viking Braid Weaving- Short article on the Viking and Anglo-Saxon narrow fabric tablet weaving equipment and technology. Stripes and Patterns Stripes and Patterns- Article about the significance of locality and social relationship in textile designs in Eastern Indonesia. Author: Krista Knirck-Bumke. Stretched Supports Stretched Supports- Short article about the history and properties of linen, cotton and canvas support fabrics for painters. Instructions for the stretching of canvas. From True A… Notes Gathered from the History of Textiles Notes Gathered from the History of Textiles- Collection of notes about the history of yarn spinning and fabric weaving from early human civilization through the Industrial Revolut… Indian Trade Blankets Indian Trade Blankets- Short history of the woollen blanket, which was an important trading commodity between settlers, trappers and explorers and Native Americans in the 19th cen… History of Linen History of Linen- Full text of a lecture on the history of the flax plant, and the development of the linen industry and organization. From the Ulster Linen Co., Inc. web site. Au… The Goddess from Anatolia:  An Updated View of the Catal Huyuk Controversy The Goddess from Anatolia:  An Updated View of the Catal Huyuk Controversy- Polemic article in defense of the theory that the designs of Anatolian kilims are original art of the w… A Functional Analysis of Northwest Coast Spindle Works A Functional Analysis of Northwest Coast Spindle Works- Master of Arts thesis presenting a descriptive, functional analysis of one hundred historic spindle whorls from the Gulf of… A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving- Detailed description of Navajo weaving techniques, probably dating back to the 17th century, and a review of their social and economic hi…