Encyclopedia - Linen: Encyclopedia - Linen
Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax (and historically, cannabis) plant. Linen - Flax fiber. Linen is descriptive of yar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Linen: Encyclopedia Ii - Linen - Flax Fiber
Linen is descriptive of yarns spun entirely from flax fibers, or fabrics woven from linen yarns. It is strong, durable, and resists rotti...   » Read the article

Article - Mindfulness: Two Ways To Wash Your Dirty Linen  
Thich Nhat Hanh taught the power of mindfulness and the importance of being present and fully engaged in each moment and in each act. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary Linen: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Linen
  Linen To see linen in your dream, augurs prosperity and enjoyment. If a person appears to you dressed in linen garments, you...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - County Antrim: Encyclopedia - County Antrim
County Antrim (Contae Aontroma in Irish) is one of the six Irish counties that form Northern Ireland. It is the 9th largest of the 32 tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flax: Encyclopedia - Flax
Common flax (also known as linseed) is a member of the Linaceae family, which includes about 150 plant species widely distributed around ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Line: Encyclopedia - Line
The word line derives from the Latin linum, meaning flax plant from which linen is produced; at one time, a stretched linen thread was th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alb: Encyclopedia - Alb
The alb, one of the liturgical vestments of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and many Protestant churches, is an ample garment of white linen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Blue: Encyclopedia - Baby Blue
Baby blue is a lighter shade of cyan. It is known as a pastel color. The color is often used for clothing, decorations, and linen for bab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damask: Encyclopedia - Damask
Damask is a fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibers, with a pattern formed by weaving. The term originally referred to o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cuff: Encyclopedia - Cuff
A cuff is the lower edge of a sleeve (or pant leg) turned back to show an ornamental border, or with an addition of lace or trimming; now...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Twill Tape: Encyclopedia - Twill Tape
Twill tape is a flat twill-woven ribbon of cotton, linen, polyester, or wool. Twill tape is available in various widths, generally up to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Water Wheel: Encyclopedia - Water Wheel
A water wheel (also waterwheel, Norse mill, Persian wheel or noria) is a hydropower system; a system for extracting power from a flow of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coif: Encyclopedia - Coif
A coif is a close fitting cap that covers the top, back, and sides of the head, worn by all classes in England and Scotland from the Midd...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bathroom American: Encyclopedia - Bathroom American
In a house in the United States, a bathroom is a room containing a toilet, sink, bathtub, and shower. A bathroom also typically has cabin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bed Sheet: Encyclopedia - Bed Sheet
A bed sheet (also known as a "flat bed sheet" or a counterpane) is a type of bedding— a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen clot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Warp: Encyclopedia - Warp
The warp is the set of lengthwise threads attached to a loom before weaving begins. Each individual warp thread in a fabric is called a w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bedsheet: Encyclopedia - Bedsheet
This article is about magazine format. For bedding linens, see bed sheet. The bedsheet format, so called, was the size of many magazines...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dacian Draco: Encyclopedia - Dacian Draco
The Dacian Draco was the standard of the ancient Dacian military. It had a wolf head with the mouth open, with a snake body, made out of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hypocephalus: Encyclopedia - Hypocephalus
A hypocephalus is a small disk-shaped object made of papyrus, stuccoed linen, bronze, gold, wood, or clay, which Egyptians placed under t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tailor: Encyclopedia - Tailor
A tailor is a person whose occupation is to sew clothes custom-fit to individuals, and to repair clothes. Although the term dates to the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lace-making: Encyclopedia - Lace-making
Lace-making is an ancient craft. Lace is a lightweight, openwork fabric, patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine or by han...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joachim Vadian: Encyclopedia - Joachim Vadian
Joachim Vadian (November 29, 1484 – April 6, 1551), born as Joachim von Watt, was a Swiss Humanist and scholar and also mayor and refor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benzoyl Peroxide: Encyclopedia - Benzoyl Peroxide
SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used. Disclaimer and references Benzoyl peroxide is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auchtermuchty: Encyclopedia - Auchtermuchty
The royal burgh of Auchtermuchty is a burgh in Fife, Scotland, situated beside Pitlour Hill nine miles north of Glenrothes. It is a Royal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aida Cloth: Encyclopedia - Aida Cloth
Aida cloth is a coarse, open-weave, even-weave fabric traditionally used for cross-stitch embroidery. Aida cloth is manufactured with var...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crinoline: Encyclopedia - Crinoline
Crinoline was originally a stiff fabric with a weft of horse-hair and a warp of cotton or linen thread. The fabric first appeared around ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Authenticity Reenactment: Encyclopedia - Authenticity Reenactment
In historical reenactment, authenticity (sometimes referred to as the A-factor or simply A) is a measure of how close an item, prop, acti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coffee Filter: Encyclopedia - Coffee Filter
A coffee filter is a coffee-brewing utensil, usually made of disposable paper, but recently stainless steel. The stainless steel version ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapestry: Encyclopedia - Tapestry
Tapestry is a form of textile art. It is woven by hand on a weaving-loom. The chain thread is the carrier in which the coloured striking ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sewing: Encyclopedia - Sewing
Sewing is an ancient craft involving the stitching of cloth, leather, animal skins, furs, or other materials, using needle and thread. It...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - County Antrim: Encyclopedia Ii - County Antrim - History
At what date the county of Antrim was formed is not known, but it appears that a certain district bore this name before the reign of Edwa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - County Antrim: Encyclopedia Ii - County Antrim - Administration
The traditional county town is Antrim. More recently, Ballymena was the seat of county government. (The counties of Northern Ireland ceas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - County Antrim: Encyclopedia Ii - County Antrim - Geology
A large portion of the county is hilly, especially in the east, where the highest elevations are attained, though these are nowhere great...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flax: Encyclopedia Ii - Flax - Usage Of Flax
Flax, or Linum usitatissimum, is grown both for seed and for fibre. Flax - Flax seed. The seeds produce flaxseed oil. After processing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flax: Encyclopedia Ii - Flax - Cultivating Flax
The major fibre flax-producing countries are the former USSR, Poland, France, Belgium and the Czech Republic. The soils most suitable for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flax: Encyclopedia Ii - Flax - Usage Of Flax
Flax, or L. usitatissimum, is grown both for seed and for fibre. The seeds produce linseed oil, which is one of the oldest commercial oil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flax: Encyclopedia Ii - Flax - Cultivating Flax
The major fibre flax-producing countries are the former USSR, Poland, France, Belgium and the Czech Republic. The soils most suitable for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karur: Encyclopedia Ii - Karur - Industries
Home Textiles Karur is famous for its home textiles. Karur has a niche in five major product groups — bed linens, kitchen linens, toile...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nosocomial Infection: Encyclopedia Ii - Nosocomial Infection - Pathogens
Nosocomial infection - Bacteria. These are the most common nosocomial pathogens and can be divided into: Commensal bacteria found in n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Upadana: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Upadana
Upadana (Sanskrit). Material Cause; as flax is the cause of linen.   (See also: Upadana , Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nosocomial Infection: Encyclopedia Ii - Nosocomial Infection - Host
People are at the centre of hospital acquired infection: as a reservoir or source of microorganisms, as the transmitter of microorganisms...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Compress: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary Ii On Compress
Compress: A pad of folded linen applied so as to create pressure upon exterior parts of the body   (See also: Compress , Ayurv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Banbridge: Encyclopedia Ii - Banbridge - History
Banbridge, home to the Star of the County Down, is, relatively speaking, quite a young town. The town grew up around the site where the m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bielefeld: Encyclopedia Ii - Bielefeld - History
Bielefeld was founded in 1214 by Count Hermann IV von Ravensberg in order to guard a pass crossing the Teutoburg Forest. A great castle, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harvey Nichols: Encyclopedia Ii - Harvey Nichols - History
In 1813, Benjamin Harvey opened a linen shop in a terraced house on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street in London. The business...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - County Antrim: Encyclopedia Ii - County Antrim - Communications
County Antrim has a number of important Air, Rail and Sea links. County Antrim - Air. Northern Irelands main Airport, Belfast Internati...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Natural Fiber: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Natural Fiber
NATURAL FIBER: in reference to clothes, bags, etc; these would be cotton, linen (from flax plant), silk & wool.   (See also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ephod: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Ephod
EPHOD A linen garment worn by ancient priests, incorporating divinatory objects, thus representing the entire prophetic system. It is ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hypocephalus: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Hypocephalus
Hypocephalus (Ancient Greek). A kind of a pillow for the head of the mummy. They are of various kinds, e.g., of stone, wood, etc., and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shatnez: Encyclopedia Ii - Shatnez - Exceptional Cases
A woolen garment may be worn over a linen garment, or vice versa, but they may not be knotted or sewed together. Shatnez is prohibited on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Smock-frock: Encyclopedia Ii - Smock-frock - Flowering And Decay
Embroidery styles for smock-frocks varied by region, and a number of motifs became traditional for various occupations: wheel-shapes for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aida Cloth: Encyclopedia Ii - Aida Cloth - History
The history of this name is somewhat obscure, and has been discussed several times on the newsgroup rec.crafts.textiles.needlework. The g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast City Hall: Encyclopedia Ii - Belfast City Hall - History
Plans for the City Hall first began in 1888 when Belfast was awarded city status by Queen Victoria. This was in recognition of Belfast's ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elizabethan Era: Encyclopedia Ii - Elizabethan Era - Fashion And The Domestic Arts
Elizabethan court fashion was heavily influenced by Spanish and French styles. Notable garments of this period include the farthingale fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terumah Parsha: Encyclopedia Ii - Terumah Parsha - Summary
God instructed Moses to tell all Israelites whose heart so moved them to bring gifts of gold, silver, copper, colored yarns, fine linen, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Layap: Encyclopedia Ii - Layap - Dress
The dress of the Layap is similar to the Tibetan costume, except for a few differences. While men wear the Bhutanese costume, which consi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hondschoote: Encyclopedia Ii - Hondschoote - History
In the Middle Ages, Hondeschoote was part of the Spanish Netherlands. A thriving wealthy cloth-town, it had thousands of small workshops ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Walter Mccrone: Encyclopedia Ii - Walter Mccrone - Shroud Of Turin
McCrone's most famous analytical work began with his participation in the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP). The Shroud of Turin i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swedish Chef: Encyclopedia Ii - Swedish Chef - Merchandising
The first Swedish Chef merchandise item was a ceramic coffee mug produced by Kilncraft in the UK in 1978. It was part of a series of 12 f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aalen: Encyclopedia Ii - Aalen - Economy And Transport
In the early 20th century the population was 10,000. Woolen and linen goods were manufactured, and there were ribbon looms and tanneries ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anniversary: Encyclopedia Ii - Anniversary - Anniversary Symbols
Many anniversaries have special names. Generally speaking the longer the period, the more precious and/or durable the material associated...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Won: Encyclopedia Ii - Won - History
The first definitive record of currency use in Korea appears in the Goryeo period (918 - 1392). Early in that period, even though some im...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hemp: Encyclopedia Ii - Hemp - History
Hemp use dates back to the Stone Age, with hemp fibre imprints found in pottery shards in China and Taiwan[1] over 10,000 years old. Thes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hemp: Encyclopedia Ii - Hemp - History
Hemp use dates back to the Stone Age, with hemp fibre imprints found in pottery shards in China and Taiwan[1] over 10,000 years old. Thes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Necktie: Encyclopedia Ii - Necktie - Cravat
A cravat is the neckband that was the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie. From the end of the 16th century, the term "band" applie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dandy: Encyclopedia Ii - Dandy - Beau Brummell And Early British Dandyism
The very model of the dandy in British society was George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (1778-1840), an associate of the Prince Regent: Unpowdere...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The English Language: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The English Language - Proto-english
The Germanic tribes who would later give rise to the English language (the Angles, Saxons, Frisians, Jutes and perhaps even the Franks) t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drogheda: Encyclopedia Ii - Drogheda - Local Economy
The local economy of Drogheda like many other towns in Ireland is changing rapidly. The old industrial industries based around linen and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Painting: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Painting - Process Of Oil Painting
The process of oil painting varies from artist to artist, but often includes certain steps. First, the artist prepares the surface. Altho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosuo: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosuo - Lifestyle
As fishermen and farmers, the staple food of the Mosuo include barley and wheat. Traditional costumes made out of velvet and silk, adding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotei: Encyclopedia Ii - Hotei - Description
The image of Hotei is almost always seen carrying a cloth or linen sack, which never empties, and is filled with many precious items, inc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Andrews Scientist: Encyclopedia Ii - Thomas Andrews Scientist - Life
Born in Belfast, where his father was a linen merchant he attended the Belfast Academy and the Academical Institution. In 1828 he went to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whiteprint: Encyclopedia Ii - Whiteprint - The Diazo Printing Process
The process starts with original documents (those that needed to be reproduced) that have been created on a translucent media. Such media...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Straight Razor: Encyclopedia Ii - Straight Razor - Method Of Use
Straight razors usually consist of a hollow-ground knife blade sharpened on one edge. The blade rotates on its tang between two protectiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hattusa: Encyclopedia Ii - Hattusa - The Surroundings
The landscape surrounding the city included rich agricultural fields, hill lands for pasture, as well as woods. Smaller woods are still f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1600-1650 In Fashion: Encyclopedia Ii - 1600-1650 In Fashion - Women's Fashions
1600-1650 in fashion - Overview. In the early years of the new century, fashionable bodices had high necklines or extremely low, rounde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corset: Encyclopedia Ii - Corset - Corset Comfort
In the past, a woman's corset was usually worn over a garment called a chemise or shift, a sleeveless low-necked gown made of washable ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spinning Wheel: Encyclopedia Ii - Spinning Wheel - Types Of Spinning Wheels
Numerous types of spinning wheels exist, including the great wheel also known as "walking wheel" or wool wheel for rapid long-draw spinni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cross-stitch: Encyclopedia Ii - Cross-stitch - Modern Cross-stitch
Cross-stitch - Description of the technique. Cross-stitch embroiderers frequently use an even-weave fabric of linen or cotton and work ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Upturned Collar: Encyclopedia Ii - Upturned Collar - History
Before the early twentieth century, most shirt collars were upturned in some manner. Men and women alike wore tall, stiff collars, not un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Valenciennes: Encyclopedia Ii - Valenciennes - History
Valenciennes is first named in 693 in a legal document written by Clovis II. In the 9th century this region was overrun by the Normans. W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Origins Of The Papal Tiara: Encyclopedia Ii - Origins Of The Papal Tiara - First Mention
A form of papal crown is first mentioned in the vita of Pope Constantine (eighth century) contained in the Liber Pontificalis; there it i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Latin Influence In English: Encyclopedia Ii - Latin Influence In English - Dark Ages
The Germanic tribes who would later give rise to the English language (the Angles, Saxon, Frisians, and Jutes) traded and fought with the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corpus Christi College Cambridge: Encyclopedia Ii - Corpus Christi College Cambridge - Buildings
Old Court, built in the 1350s, is one of Cambridge's oldest buildings and retains many of its original features, including sills and jamb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emmerich: Encyclopedia Ii - Emmerich - Places Of Interest
Holy Ghost Church This Catholic church was built in 1966 and is especially striking due to its version of the cross made of scrap metal a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cross-stitch: Encyclopedia Ii - Cross-stitch - History
Cross-stitch is one of the oldest forms of embroidery and can be found all over the world. Many folk museums show examples of clothing de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drawn Thread Work: Encyclopedia Ii - Drawn Thread Work - Styles
The most basic kind of drawn thread work is hemstitching. Drawn thread work is often used to decorate the trimmings of clothes or househ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leuven: Encyclopedia Ii - Leuven - History
The first mention of Leuven goes back to 891 ('Loven'), when a Viking army was defeated by the German emperor Arnulf of Carinthia. Accord...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mithril: Encyclopedia Ii - Mithril - The Mithril Coat
Of all items made of mithril, the most famous is the "small shirt of mail" retrieved from the hoard of the dragon Smaug, and given to Bil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1978 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1978 In Rail Transport - Events
1978 in rail transport - March events. March - Pacific Fruit Express dissolves, its fleet of refrigerator cars is distributed between ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Full House Album: Encyclopedia Ii - Full House Album - Track Listing
When Full House was originally compiled, it included the following sequence: Side One: "Walk Awhile" (Richard Thompson/Dave Swarbrick) "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turin: Encyclopedia Ii - Turin - Sites Of Interest
One of its main symbols is the Mole Antonelliana, which hosts the National Cinema Museum of Italy. The Cathedral of St John the Baptist h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rug Making: Encyclopedia Ii - Rug Making - Hooking
Traditional rug hooking is not the same as latch-hooking, which uses a hinged hook to form a knotted pile from short, pre-cut pieces of y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sauerkraut: Encyclopedia Ii - Sauerkraut - Preparation
Sauerkraut is made by a process of pickling called lacto-fermentation that is analogous to how traditional (not heat-treated) cucumber pi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Tale Of Tsar Saltan Rimsky-korsakov: Encyclopedia Ii - The Tale Of Tsar Saltan Rimsky-korsakov - Synopsis
Prologue. On a wintry evening three sisters are sitting at spinning wheels. As Tsar Saltan overhears from outside the door, the oldest si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pieter De Hooch: Encyclopedia Ii - Pieter De Hooch - Biography
De Hooch was born in Rotterdam to Hendrick Hendricksz de Hooch, a bricklayer, and Annetge Pieters, a midwife. Though de Hooch's exact bir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Northern Ireland - Heritage
Since 1998 the Ulster Museum, Armagh Museum, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the Ulster American Folk Park have been administered by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ramoji Group: Encyclopedia Ii - Ramoji Group - Indian Arts Crafts & Textiles Under One Roof
Ramoji Group - Kalanjali. A vast and glittering multi-level complex that offers the finest arts, crafts and textiles from all parts of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Clothing: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Clothing
Clothing In shielding from extreme temperatures, it tends to reflect the temperament of the wearer in a society showing growing prepo...   » Read the article