Variegated Textiles: A Tapestry of Color and TechniqueVariegated textiles are celebrated for their multi-tonal hues and the unique visual effects they impart. The term "variegated" itself originates...
A loose, sleeved coat-like garment worn over an inner garment like the angarakha (q.v.), generally sumptuous and appropriate for ceremonial occasions. Of Turkish origin, the chogha was also known as...
A medium to heavy twill fabric with a contrast in color between the twill line and the ground. Usually has a mottled or flecked appearance caused by using a warp yarn with 2 or more colors twisted...
In the context of textiles, a catalyst refers to a substance or agent that speeds up or facilitates a chemical reaction without being consumed or permanently altered in the process. Catalysts play a...
The density of a material divided by the density of water. Expressed as a number greater than 0. Materials with specific gravity less than 1.00 will float and materials with specific gravity greater...