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Royal Armouries: Web Quest: Creative Textiles: Create a Wall Hanging
After virtually exploring galleries at the Royal Armouries Museum, students design and create a wall hanging for the museum entrance using textile techniques.
Smithsonian Institution
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Urban Textiles and Costumes
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
Smithsonian Institution
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Rural Weavings
Berber peoples, the indigenous inhabitants of rural Morocco, are known for their spectacular weaving. Shown on this website are 14 different examples.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Talking Textiles: Pattern and Textiles
Interactive explanation of a key design principle-pattern-with a built-in design-your-own pattern application for displaying designs on clothing or furniture.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Michael Olszewski
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Michael Olszewski is described here along with information on his contributions to art through textile design.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ed Rossbach
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ed Rossbach is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with textiles and textile design.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Cynthia Schira
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Cynthia Schira is described here along with information on her contributions to art through textiles and textile design.
Curated OER
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Urban Textiles and Costumes
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
Curated OER
Cushion Cover
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.