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Textile art is one of the oldest forms of art dating back to between 100,000 to 500,000 years ago when animal skins, furs and leaves were used for practical purposes like clothing and blankets. Over time, textiles became more complex with techniques like felting and spinning fibers into threads that were then woven. The term 'textile' comes from the Latin word 'texere' meaning 'to weave' and refers to a flexible material made from a network of natural or artificial fibers known as yarn.

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Killbeat History

Textile art is one of the oldest forms of art dating back to between 100,000 to 500,000 years ago when animal skins, furs and leaves were used for practical purposes like clothing and blankets. Over time, textiles became more complex with techniques like felting and spinning fibers into threads that were then woven. The term 'textile' comes from the Latin word 'texere' meaning 'to weave' and refers to a flexible material made from a network of natural or artificial fibers known as yarn.

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History

Textile art is one of the oldest forms of art in human civilization. At its inception,
it was not focused on looks, but for practical purposes-such as clothing or
blankets to keep warm. This dates all the way back to prehistoric times, and
anthropologists estimate that this is between 100,000 to 500,000 years ago. These
goods were made from animal skins, furs, leaves, and more.
As time wore on and the neolithic cultures settled, textiles become increasingly
complex. Many early pieces were made with felting, which agitates animal fibers
(like wool) to interlock them in a strong bond. Beyond that, though, humans also
spun fibers to create strands of thread. They were woven together and resemble
more of what we're used to today.
The term 'Textile' is a Latin word originated from the word 'texere' which means
'to weave. Textile refers to a flexible material comprising of a network of natural
or artificial fibers, known as yarn. Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting,
crocheting, knotting and pressing fibers together.
History of Textile The history of textile is almost as old as that of human
civilization and as time moves on the history of textile has further enriched itself.
In the 6th and 7th century BC, the oldest recorded indication of using fiber comes
with the invention of flax and wool fabric at the excavation of Swiss lake
inhabitants. In India, the culture of silk was introduced in 400AD, while spinning
of cotton traces back to 3000BC.
In China, the discovery and consequent development of sericulture and spin silk
methods got initiated at 2640 BC while in Egypt the art of spinning linen and
weaving developed in 3400 BC. The discovery of machines and their widespread
application in processing natural fibers was a direct outcome of the industrial
revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries. The discoveries of various synthetic
fibers like nylon created a wider market for textile products and gradually led to
the invention of new and improved sources of natural fiber. The development of
transportation and communication facilities facilitated the path of a transaction of
localized skills and textile art among various countries.

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