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Mystical Textiles and Forgotten Fibers
Explore the enigmatic world of ancient and lost fabric techniques through this crossword focusing on historic textiles, weaving methods, and forgotten fiber arts.
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Across
  • 1. Tightly woven, smooth twill fabric
  • 2. Method of applying dye or paint through cut-out designs
  • 3. Process of matting fibers into a dense fabric
  • 4. Luxurious wool from Himalayan mountain goats
  • 6. Finished edge of woven fabric to prevent unraveling
  • 9. Barkcloth made in the Pacific islands
  • 11. Reversible fabric with intricate woven patterns
  • 14. Printed cotton fabric, often floral and glazed
  • 15. Strands of spun fibers used in weaving or knitting
  • 18. Dyeing technique where yarns are tie-dyed before weaving
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  • 5. A simple over-under fabric pattern resembling woven baskets
  • 7. Layered textile art from Panama's indigenous culture
  • 8. Open-weave cotton fabric used in traditional towels
  • 10. Handspun, handwoven cotton cloth from India
  • 12. Knotted textile technique often for decorative uses
  • 13. Fabric woven with complex patterns using a special loom
  • 16. Indonesian wax-resist dyeing method on cloth
  • 17. Plaid woolen fabric representing Scottish clans
  • 19. Brightly colored woven cloth from Ghana

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