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The texture of this fabric has
Fabric patterns been carved into stone. What kind
are created in of material does it represent?
lots of ways,
including weaving,
printing, painting
or dyeing.
Fabrics and Patterns
Fabrics and Patterns
Different textures, colours and patterns reveal the trends,
techniques and materials that influenced how a garment was made.
Floral fabrics are believed to have originated in the Far East. In China,
different flowers had special meanings. Chrysanthemums represented Ruffles first became
a long life, while peonies symbolised wealth and honour. fashionable in the
th
16 century, inspired
by the layered
uniforms of Spanish
soldiers. How else
can we create
different textures
with fabric?
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