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Damask Weaving

Synopsis: Looks at the development of damask weaving in the north-east of Scotland with examples of patterns to be found in tablecloths and napkins. Also a demonstration by one of the surviving hand weavers of Luthermuir. Shows techniques of weaving on a variety of looms including a demonstration of the jacquard loom.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 53 min.
Year of production: 1980
Availability: Sale
Uses: Courses in art history, textile and design. Industrial archaeology - courses dealing with textiles. Scottish social and industrial history (discussion material).*
Subjects: Crafts
Keywords: damask weaving; textiles; weaving

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Production Company

Name: University of Aberdeen Television

Sponsor

Name: University of Aberdeen, Department of Art History

Distributor

Name: Department of Medical Illustration
Phone: 0224 681818 ext 2805
Address: University Medical Buildings
Foresterhill
ABERDEEN
AB9 2ZD

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