Btech 2014 Weaving History

Weaving as a technique has been practiced by many cultures through the centuries in one form or another as shows below some of these different techniques, of the creation of products for daily and ceremonial use. Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell stated in an internet paper published 1993 on the News to know site regarding radiocarbon dating in Egypt, there are reed baskets that have been dated between 6500BC – 2000BC found in archeological sites.

Typical, storage basket, found in the tomb of Kha and Merit at Deir el Medina and now in the Egyptian Museum in Turin. The Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (1543–1292 BC)

Master weaver Mohammad Hafeez from Lahore Pakistan

Chinese domesticated silkworms no later than 3,000 BCE, but archaeologists have discovered cocoons at Neolithic sites

The ancient Chinese clothing often used patches of embroidery, which were mainly animal prints. This kind of embroidery was called the Buzi and was seen in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. These embroideries are very intricate and beautiful in its appearance. The various animals that were used also symbolized the rank of the officers who wore them on their garments. The ancient Chinese clothing showcases a rich and cultural tradition that has influenced its design. These continue to be a major form of inspiration to young designers even today.