Silk is known for its luxury, but not all is created equal. It's best to be selective, especially for upholstered pieces, and ...

Though the study does not attempt to replicate real-world conditions, the findings are a useful guide. The researchers pointed out that tightly woven fabrics, such as cotton, can act as a mechanical ...

Cloth found alongside a gold and silver funerary mask (pictured) found in tombs cut into the rockface close to Samdzong village in Upper Mustang, Nepal, was made with materials from China and India.

British art historian creates world's largest shawl woven from the silk of one million spiders By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Updated: 03:29 EDT, 28 September 2009 ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. FROM CARD: "MAN'S WRAP AROUND STAGE ...

SURAT: A Japanese fibre yarn manufacturing company has joined hands with Surat Art Silk Cloth Manufacturers' Association (SASCMA) to process and develop India's first Bemberg silk fabric, a ...

Moth to Cloth: Silk in Africa, an exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) now on view through Oct. 24, explores the sub-Saharan tradition of silk production through indigenous and imported ...