Silk: Fiber, Fabric, and Fashion (V&A Museum)

Silk: Fiber, Fabric, and Fashion (V&A Museum)

• Introduction: An overview of the book's content
• Basic Weaves: Plain weave, satin, chiffon, crpe, gauze, stripes, checks, shot silks
• Warps and Wefts: Figured gauze, damasks, satin compounds, lampas, compound weaves, brocading, tapestry weave, velvet, knotted pile carpets, jacquard woven, gold and silver threads
• Twining, Netting, Knotting, Lace, Knitting: Twinning, twisting, netting, knotting, lace, knitting, crochet
• Dyeing and Printing Techniques: Painting, resist-dyeing, tie-dyeing, batik, stencilling, ikat, block printing, copper plate printing, roller printing, screen printing, digital printing, gold and silver
• Textile Manipulation: Embroidery, applique, stamping, slashing, punching, burning, watering, pleating, smocking