University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Talking Textiles: The Color Wheel
Interactive resource explains primary, secondary, tertiary, and complementary colors, the symbolic content of color, and the relationship between color and mood.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Talking Textiles: World Costume
Interactive resource for exploring what traditional forms of dress reveal about the culture and location of the people who wear them and the climate where they live.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Experiencing Medieval Literature
This article explains how 'illiterate' individuals encountered literary texts and traditions through textiles, wall paintings, sculptures, and listening to works read aloud in the Middle Ages.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Looking at Art: Art Investigations: Community
Examine Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach" with the help of discussion/writing prompts and a short essay that sheds light on this piece of artwork as well as quilting in African culture.
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.
ArtQuizz
Art Quizz: Tapestries
An illustrated quiz on tapestries, including questions about famous tapestries.
Other
Colours of India: People and Colours
An informative and colorful site with examples and descriptions of Indian artifacts, textiles, costumes, and performing arts. Students and teachers can use this site to find a brief overview of these topics.
Other
Chinese Embroideries
Small Chinese embroideries may be viewed here, with enlargeable images and descriptive text. Links connect to other textiles in the author's collection.
Other
Mayan Culture: Maya Weavers
Explore the world of Mayan weaving with this colorful site! Provides photos of this ancient art, as well as links to more information on symbols, weaving techniques, materials, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations
Exhibtion of artwork and artifacts from geographic regions across the Americas highlights the historic significance and diversity of material culture produced by Native Americans, past to present. With examples of textiles, ceramics,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: A Song for the Horse Nation
This exhibit from the National Museum of the American Indian explores the close relationship of Native Americans and their horses through art, pottery, textiles, artifacts, and photographs. It traces this relationship from the 15th...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Anni Albers
This is a collection of links to information about Anni Albers including articles and her art work.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Technology During the Ming Dynasty (1368 1644)
Scientific investigation also lagged, and by the end of the Ming dynasty China was importing weaponry and weapon technologies from Europe, where shipbuilding and navigational skills had become more advanced. The developments that did...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biombo With the Conquest of Mexico and View of Mexico City
The influence of Asian art on colonial Latin America is particularly evident in viceregal textiles, ceramics, and furniture. Some examples are the resplendent biombos, or folding screens, made in Mexico beginning in the seventeenth...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Chimu Culture
The Kingdom of Chimu flourished in the Moche River Valley until conquered by the Inca. Their massive adobe architecture is the only reminder of the might of the Chimu kings. View pictures and descriptions of their architecture, jewelry,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Shosoin Repository and Its Treasure
The Shosoin Repository survived both war and fire, leaving virtually all the ancient cultural treasures intact. The thousands of items preserved in the Shosoin repository include manuscripts, musical instruments, textiles, shoes,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arrival of a Portuguese Ship
In 1543, three Portuguese travelers aboard a Chinese ship drifted ashore on Tanegashima, a small island near Kyushu. They were the first Europeans to visit Japan. In 1548, Francis Xavier, a Jesuit, arrived from Goa to introduce...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Textiles
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Textiles."
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Piece of Woolen Textile
This piece of woolen textile, woven in the Coptic traditional Kapati style, is among the most important items of Coptic art.
Curated OER
Gifts and Blessings: The Textile Arts of Madagascar
To the people of Madagascar woven cloth is more than just something nice to wear. Come explore the topic of textiles and their importance to these African people.
Curated OER
Wedding Gown, Nishijin Textile.
This site from the Traditional Crafts of Japan site contains information on the art of weaving in Japan. It discusses the silk, the weaves, the loom and the future. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.
Northern Illinois University
Se Asite: Batik
This site describes the process of creating and dying batik fabrics. There are links to specific methods of batik, a quiz, and additional links to related sites.
Other
Multicultural Literature for Children: Abuela's Weave
This lesson plan is perfect in an ESL classroom. "Abuela's Weave" is the story of a young girl from Guatemala and the beautiful tapestry she creates. Includes prereading questions, vocabulary, and activities to integrate into other...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Hearth/home Economics Education
Housed at the Mann Library, this resource contains a comprehensive set of books and journals in the field of Home Economics, many available online. Each subject area in the field has a descriptive essay plus a bibliography related to...