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 - 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 - 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

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Napkin: Encyclopedia - Napkin
A napkin is a small square of cloth or paper used at table for dabbing crumbs and juices from around the mouth while eating. The word is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canvas: Encyclopedia - Canvas
Canvas is an extremely heavy-duty fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, and other functions where sturdiness is required. It is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blanket: Encyclopedia - Blanket
A blanket is a type of bedding — generally a rectangular piece of cloth that will keep a person or animal warm, especially while they s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comforter: Encyclopedia - Comforter
A comforter is a type of bedding— a soft flat bag used on a bed as a type of bed cover. It is filled with either an artificial material...   » 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 - 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 - Blackwork Embroidery: Encyclopedia - Blackwork Embroidery
Blackwork Embroidery is normally simply referred to as "Blackwork". It is a simple form of embroidery, using black thread on white or off...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Common Horse-chestnut: Encyclopedia - Common Horse-chestnut
The Common Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a large deciduous tree, native to a small area in the mountains of the Balkans in s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cloth: Encyclopedia - Cloth
Cloth or fabric is a flexible artificial material made up of a network of natural or artificial fibres (thread or yarn) formed by weaving...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Embroidery: Encyclopedia - Embroidery
Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with designs stitched in strands of thread or yarn using a ne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Button: Encyclopedia - Button
A button is small disc- or knob-shaped object attached to cloth or an article of clothing in order to secure an opening, or for ornamenta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chemise: Encyclopedia - Chemise
The chemise, also called a smock or shift, is a simple garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils. Chemis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wedding Anniversary: Encyclopedia - Wedding Anniversary
Married persons who regard their marriage as important may mark the anniversary of their wedding in some special way. Broader groups in s...   » 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 - Yarn: Encyclopedia - Yarn
Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibers, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, wea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cue Stick: Encyclopedia - Cue Stick
A cue stick or simply cue, is an item of sporting equipment essential to the games of billiards, pool and snooker. It is used to strike a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cross-stitch: Encyclopedia - Cross-stitch
Image:Welsh dresser.jpg Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture...   » 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Japanese Tea Ceremony: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Tea Ceremony - Equipment
Tea equipment is called dōgu (道具, literally tools). A wide range of dōgu is necessary for even the most basic tea ceremony. A full ...   » 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 - Disney's Contemporary Resort: Encyclopedia Ii - Disney's Contemporary Resort - 2005 Refurbishment
Disney has begun a renovation of all guest rooms and public areas throughout the resort. The renovation is expected to be completed in au...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aromatherapy: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Aromatherapy
AROMATHERAPY: uses essential oils from flowers, trees, roots, herbs, berries and fruits, to treat emotional disorders such as stress a...   » 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 - 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

Dictionary - Dinacharya: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Dinacharya
Dinacharya In order to keep the tridoshas in a state of healthy equlibrium and digestion & metabolism (agni) in proper order, Ayur...   » 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 - Shatnez: Encyclopedia Ii - Shatnez - Views Of Maimonides
Maimonides bases the prohibition on the general law against imitating heathen customs: "Ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, w...   » 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 - 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 - Blackwork Embroidery: Encyclopedia Ii - Blackwork Embroidery - History
Historically, blackwork was used on shirts and chemises or smocks in England from the time of Henry VIII. Initially it was known as "Span...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Button: Encyclopedia Ii - Button - Types Of Buttons
Button - Button sizes. Buttons are measured in lignes or lines, with 40 lignes equal to 1 inch. ... See also:Button, Button - Types o...   » 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 - Ironing: Encyclopedia Ii - Ironing - Modern Irons
Ironing - Manual. Modern irons available for sale to consumers have some or all of the following features (more expensive models have m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spinning Wheel: Encyclopedia Ii - Spinning Wheel - Cultural References
In the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, a young woman is expected to use a spinning wheel to spin straw into gold. In the story of Sleeping Be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Babywearing: Encyclopedia Ii - Babywearing - Breastfeeding And Babywearing
Breastfeeding and babywearing go hand in hand. Using a sling offers many mothers the privacy they desire when nursing their young. A slin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Babywearing: Encyclopedia Ii - Babywearing - Practicality Of Babywearing
Slings allow the wearer to have two free hands to accomplish tasks such as laundry or cooking while caring for the baby's need to be held...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Panel Painting: Encyclopedia Ii - Panel Painting - Panel Construction And Painting
While popular throughout Western Europe, Italy was where panel painting flourished. Italians developed a technique for the construction t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Embroidery: Encyclopedia Ii - Embroidery - Types Of Embroidery
Embroidery is classified according to its use of the underlying foundation fabric. One classification system divides embroidery styles ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - No Symbol: Encyclopedia Ii - No Symbol - Uses
The "no" symbol is used on traffic signs, so that drivers can interpret traffic laws quickly while driving. For example: No left turn ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wedding Anniversary: Encyclopedia Ii - Wedding Anniversary - Standard Lists
Standard associations of such anniversaries have come to include: 25th anniversary: silver 30th anniversary: pearl 35th anniversary: cor...   » 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 - Blackwork Embroidery: Encyclopedia Ii - Blackwork Embroidery - Technique
Blackwork is usually executed on even-weave fabric that is easily countable. Any black thread can be used, but firmly twisted threads of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Applique: Encyclopedia Ii - Applique - Historical Perspective
The word appliqué comes from the French word appliquer, meaning to put or lay on. As a method of decoration appliqué has been a popular...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1550-1600 In Fashion: Encyclopedia Ii - 1550-1600 In Fashion - Women's Fashion
1550-1600 in fashion - Overview. The wide "trumpet" sleeves characteristic of Tudor England disappeared with the accession of Elizabeth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gambeson: Encyclopedia Ii - Gambeson - History
Quilted leather open jackets and trousers were worn by Scythian horsemen before the 4th century BC, as can be seen on Scythian gold ornam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Northern Ireland - Symbolism And Traditions
There is no longer an official Flag of Northern Ireland, as the 'Northern Ireland Flag' was abolished along with the Parliament of Northe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crossbow: Encyclopedia Ii - Crossbow - Description
A crossbow consists of a prod (similar in appearance to a bow) mounted on a stock similar to a rifle stock, which has a mechanism to wind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Textile: Encyclopedia Ii - Textile - Sources And Types
Textiles can be made from a variety of materials. The following is a partial list of the materials that can be used to make textiles. Te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpet: Encyclopedia Ii - Carpet - Carpet Types
A flatweave carpet is created by interlocking warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads. Types of oriental flatwoven carpet include k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cloth: Encyclopedia Ii - Cloth - Treatments
Cloth is most often but not always dyed, with fabrics available in every color. Coloured designs in fabric can be created by weaving stra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liber Linteus: Encyclopedia Ii - Liber Linteus - Production
Certain local gods mentioned within the text allow the Liber Linteus's place of production to narrowed to a small area in the southeast o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ironing: Encyclopedia Ii - Ironing - History
Metal pans filled with charcoal were used for smoothing fabrics in China in the 1st century BC. From the 17th century, sadirons or sad ir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fourdrinier Machine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fourdrinier Machine - Sections Of The Machine
Fourdrinier machine - Wet end. There are four main sections to the Fourdrinier; the first is typically known as the wet end. Pulp may b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solemn Mass: Encyclopedia Ii - Solemn Mass - Vestments
For a complete description, see the article entitled Vestments of the Mass. In the sacristy, before vesting, all three sacred ministers (...   » 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

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 - Belfast City Hall: Encyclopedia Ii - Belfast City Hall - Interior
The interior has a number of notable features including The Porte-Cochère and Grand Entrance, The Grand Staircase, The Reception Room an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Völsa þáttr: Encyclopedia Ii - Völsa þáttr - The Worship
It relates that an old man and an old woman lived with their brisk son and intelligent daughter on a promontory far from other people. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Altar: Encyclopedia Ii - Altar - Christianity
The word is used in Acts ( 14:13) and Hebrews 13:10 for the sacrifice offered upon it - the sacrifice Jesus offered. Paul of Tarsus found...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Notgeld: Encyclopedia Ii - Notgeld - Notgeld During The Great War
The first large issue of Notgeld started during World War I. Due to the Inflation - caused by the cost of the war - the value of the mate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Natural Fiber: Encyclopedia Ii - Natural Fiber - Headline Text
Fiber (American English) or fibre (Commonwealth English) is a class of hair-like materials that are continuous filaments or are in discre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kilt: Encyclopedia Ii - Kilt - The Great Kilt
The Breacan an Fhéilidh or Féileadh Mòr was originally a length of thick woollen cloth made up from two loom widths sewn together to g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster Bank: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulster Bank - New Products And Services
In the event the post-war boom was short-lived and more difficulties lay ahead for Ulster Bank. The troubles attendant upon the establish...   » 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 - Ulster Bank: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulster Bank - The Beginnings
The story of Ulster Bank began with a meeting called by local men of business at the Royal Hotel, Belfast, in February 1836. At that time...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kitab Al-i'tibar: Encyclopedia Ii - Kitab Al-i'tibar - Material Culture
Usāmah's autobiography can tell us about aspects of the material culture of the 12th century. When Usāmah moves to Egypt in 1144 the ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Altar: Encyclopedia Ii - Altar - Altars In Christian Churches
Altars occupy a prominent place in the sanctuary of many churches, especially in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Ep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Altar: Encyclopedia Ii - Altar - Altars In Christian Churches
Altars occupy a prominent place in the sanctuary of many churches, especially in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Ep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cross-stitch: Encyclopedia Ii - Cross-stitch - Related Stitches And Forms Of Embroidery
Cross-stitch was often used together with other stitches. It is sometimes used in Crewel embroidery, especially in its more modern deriva...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Knitting: Encyclopedia Ii - Knitting - Materials
The classic knitting material is worsted-weight yarn spun from the wool of a sheep, though goat's wool (e.g. mohair or cashmere), rabbit ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpet: Encyclopedia Ii - Carpet - Carpet Types
The global carpet market for domestic and industrial end use is dominated by three manufacturing processes: Woven: The carpet is produced...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Applique: Encyclopedia Ii - Applique - Decorating Using Appliqués
The basic idea of appliqué seems easy—cutting a shape out of one fabric and sewing that shape onto another fabric. However, it is actu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iraqi Dinar: Encyclopedia Ii - Iraqi Dinar - Old Iraqi Dinar
The Iraqi dinar was introduced into circulation in 1931 and was at par with the Pound sterling, the banknotes and coins were printed in t...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Iv - L
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages IV - L . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article