Central Asian Textiles
Host Ralph Kovel meets a dealer at the Santa Monica Airport Flea Market in California who specializes in vintage textiles from Uzbekistan. Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-513 [... more]
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Vintage Fabrics
Hand washing vintage textiles is best and you should never let them collect dust as it can ruin them. Preserve them by covering with acid-free paper and store them flat or rolled. Be sure the storage area is not too ... [... more]
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European Linens
European linens were on display at the Westwood Village Antique Street Fair in Westwood Calif. The display included a selection of duvet covers and pillow shams that can add an Old World charm to any room. ... [... more]
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Antique Tiles
Host Terry Kovel finds a display of American antique tiles at the Farmington Antiques Weekend in Farmington, Conn. These tiles are very hot with collectors today. Learn how to tell the difference between antique tiles and reproductions. Flea ... [... more]
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Antique Flag
We found an unusual item at the Marburger Farm Antique show--an early 1900s flag. It originally had 46 stars and the others were later applied. ... [... more]
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Bates Factory Items
At the J&J flea market in Brimfield, Mass., collectibles expert Terry Kovel finds salvaged items from the Bates Fabric Mill in Maine. The Bates Fabric Mill was a popular maker of bedspreads in the 1940s and '50s. ... [... more]
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Vintage Linens
Details: In the Victorian era there were few surfaces left uncovered. Delicate linens were used to dress up tabletops, chair backs and beds. Paula Gins travels to Europe several times a year searching for only the ... [... more]
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Atlas of Fibre Fracture and Damage to Textiles, Second ...
 Based on over 25 years of research at the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, Atlas of Fibre Fracture and Damage to Textiles contains more than 1,500 scanning electron micrographs and other pictures, offering a unique ... [... more]
$550.00
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Textiles in America 1650-1870
First published in 1984, Textiles in America 1650-1870 remains the definitive study of textiles as they were used in early American homes. The book offers an overview of textiles in America, based on years of research, that is unmatched in scope. ... [... more]
$50.00
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Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s: And Other Terrific Textiles ...
In this nostalgia-packed celebration of fabric design during its riotous mid-century years, over 170 striking full-color photographs accompanied by a lively text and detailed captions document the bold new patterns and unprecedented color combinations ... [... more]
$18.95
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Understanding Textiles
Terribly boring but useful I had to get this book for my textiles class. The book is done in a rather boring format (it is pretty much just a reference book, what did I expect?!) but it was extremely useful for that class and for many more I have taken. ... [... more]
$75.00
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Textiles from India: The Global Trade
For hundreds of years, textiles from India have travelled the globe, clothing the world, from kings and queens to the common man. Indian textiles have been traded in Europe, America, Africa, and the far east, often passing into ritual and religious ... [... more]
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