A decorative embroidery technique in which the stitch consists of consecutive, interconnected loops that resemble the links of a chain. There are different types of chain stitches, such as the open chain stitch, the double chain stitch and the feathered chain stitch.
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A weave in which the weft is passed over and then under multiple warp threads in a repetitive sequence. It…
In textile production, it is the practice of dyeing a fabric or yarn that has already been dyed.
A flat-weave tapestry weaving technique where weft yarns are wrapped over four warp threads before being twisted back under the…
A method of tapestry weaving where wefts of two different colours are woven onto the same warp threads. This method…
A method of producing photographic negatives that emerged in the 1880s, using a glass plate coated with silver salts in…
A type of mukaish embroidery in which short lengths of metallic wire are passed through fabric with the help of…
A technique of resist-dyeing in which molten wax is applied to portions of a textile, using blocks or a pen-like…
A technique of spinning yarn that incorporates one spindle, as seen in the charkha used to spin khadi.