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Raw Denim Jeans Breakdown. We’re happy and proud to announce that today marks our 100th article! In our short-lived existence thus far, we’ve been fortunate to see some strong growth (over 100K page view’s/month) and receive some solid feedback. Thanks to all for making it happen! When looking back on our past few months, it dawned upon me that we’ve been writing, talking, and tweeting about raw denim in many different respects - covering topics ranging from denim care (e.g. How To Clean and Wash Your Raw Denim) to hotter issues (e.g. 4 Years Later – Levis v.s. Japanese Repro Lawsuit Still Fair Game?)

However, not once have we ever addressed the one single question – what is raw denim and what’s so special about it? In light of today’s milestone, we figured why not take the time now to tie up all loose strings. 1. Also known as “dry denim” for its hard texture, according to Wikipedia, raw denim is “a denim fabric that is not washed after being dyed during its production”. 2. What was done with the shuttle looms? 3. Toile. A photo of toile de jouy fabric on a French reproduction style chair. Toile is a fabric, from the French word meaning "linen cloth" or "canvas", particularly cloth or canvas for painting on. The word "toile" can refer to the fabric itself, a test garment (generally) sewn from the same material, or a type of repeated surface decoration (traditionally) printed on the same fabric.

The term entered the English language around the 12th century[1] Etymology[edit] Middle English toile, from French toile ("cloth"), from Old French teile, from Latin tela, ("web"), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)teg ("to cover") (see List of Proto-Indo-European roots in Wiktionary). Uses[edit] Test garment[edit] Toile de Jouy[edit] Toiles were originally produced in Ireland in the mid-18th Century and quickly became popular in Britain and France.[3] The term, Toile de Jouy, originated in France in the late 18th century.

References[edit] Paisley (design) Paisley ties Persian silk brocade with golden thread (golabetoon), woven in 1939 Persian silk brocade with gold and silver thread (golabetoon), woven in 1963. Paisley wallpaper Paisley or Paisley pattern is a term in English for a design using the boteh or buta, a droplet-shaped vegetable motif of Persian origin. Such designs became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries, following imports of post-Mughal versions of the design from British India, especially in the form of Kashmir shawls, and were then imitated locally. The pattern is sometimes called "Persian pickles" by American traditionalists, especially quilt-makers,[1] or "Welsh pears" in Welsh textiles as far back as 1888.[2] Resembling a twisted teardrop, the kidney-shaped paisley is of Iranian and Indian origin, but its western name derives from the town of Paisley, in central Scotland, a centre for textiles where paisley designs were produced.[3] In Chinese language it is known as "ham pattern" (火腿纹 huotuiwen).[18]

Pied-de-poule. Pied-de-poule patroon Geschiedenis[bewerken] De pied-de-poule werd oorspronkelijk gebruikt in geweven wol uit de Schotse laaglanden[1], maar wordt tegenwoordig in allerlei verschillende materialen gebruikt. Zie ook[bewerken] Pied de coq - Google Search. Pied de poule. Summer Etiquette: Chambray | Street Etiquette. Trav: For the past couple of years, this iconic shirt has become a summer staple. Its slightly glossy, lightweight, comfortable fabric adds to its desirability. Chambray, also known as cambric, is a lightweight cotton cloth used as fabric for lace and needlework. Chambray first originated in Cambrai, France in 1595, hence its name. The variety of clothing made from it is what I like most about this fabric.

There are chambray shirts, shorts, pants, ties, pocket squares, and jackets all at your purchasing power. Fit Details: Save Khaki chambray shirt & corduroy shorts / RL pocket square / Clarks Desert Boots Save Khaki is a dope brand that I recently added to my list for good, quality basics. You can’t think of workwear without thinking chambray.

Fit Details: Save Khaki chambray shirt / Billykirk Belt / Topman shorts S/S ’09 / Sebago Penny Loafers This chambray shirt definitely stands as one of my go-to items this summer. 1. 2. 3. 4. Denim vs. chambray | Unsung Style. Madras (cloth) Madras is a lightweight cotton fabric with typically patterned texture and plaid design, used primarily for summer clothing such as pants, shorts, dresses, and jackets. The fabric takes its name from the former name of the city of Chennai, India. This cloth also was identified by the colloquial name, "Madrasi checks. " Madras today is available as plaid patterns in regular cotton, seersucker and as patchwork madras. Patchwork madras is fabric that is derived from cutting several madras plaid fabrics into strips, and sewing them back together as squares of 3 inch sizes, that form a mixed pattern of various plaids crisscrossing.

As a fabric, it is notable because the front and back of the fabric are indistinguishable. One style popular during the 1960s was called bleeding Madras. In contemporary fashion, it is used for men's shirts, women's skirts and pants, golf apparel, children's wear and for accessories. Afrika Textiel - kuba. Het Kuba rijk Ruim 4 eeuwen geleden vestigden ongeveer 20 stammen zich in het Kasai gebied in Kongo en vormden het Kuba rijk, een gebied zo groot als twee-derde van België. Bakuba betekent letterlijk "volk van de Kuba". Ze leefden lange tijd afgeschermd van de blanke buitenwereld waardoor zij hun eigen stijl konden ontwikkelen en behouden. Landbouw, hun voornaamste levensbron, was dusdanig goed ontwikkeld dat er veel tijd was voor ambachtelijke activiteiten.

Woot motiefZowel in de mythologie als in de motieven is de schepper Woot de centrale figuur. Geraadpleegde literatuur; zie Links. Tissus africains African fabrics op Pinterest.