Cultural Threads: Resources and References
This directory directory contains resources with supplemental information on each of the core skills in the Cultural Threads curriculum. They are provided to help you engage participants or structure additional content in preparation for the hands-on workshop.
1. Hand Embroidery
History of Embroidery: From King Tut to the 21st Century
Before the advent of machines, embroidery served as a language that helped us understand the world. https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/4706-the-history-of-embroidery-from-tutankhamun-to-the-21st-centuryHand Embroidery: South Asia’s Not-so-Famous Contribution to Global Fashion
https://browngirlmagazine.com/hand-embroidery-south-asias-not-so-famous-contribution-to-global-fashion/A Brief History of Hand Embroidery
https://trc-leiden.nl/trc-needles/techniques/embroidery/general-embroidery/brief-history-of-hand-embroidery
2. Block Printing
The Long, Winding History of Block Print: How a 4,000 Year Old Textile Became a Ubiquitous Design Accessory
https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a36742832/history-of-block-print/Exploring the Indian Block Print’s Rich Cultural History
https://www.vogue.in/content/history-of-block-prints-indian-textiles-designers-using-ajrakh-dabu-printsHow You Can Keep the Long Tradition of Block Printing Alive Today
https://mymodernmet.com/block-printing/
3. Pom-Pom Making
The Colorful History of the Pom-Pom
https://colorations.com/articles/the-colorful-history-of-the-pom-pom/#:~:text=In%201904%20on%20a%20Swedish,to%20between%20800%E2%80%931066%20CE!The Story of the History of Pom-Poms
https://www.montessorihandwork.com/post/a-story-of-the-history-of-pompoms
4. Jump Rope Making
Jumping rope supports academic and athletic foundations: A guide to early skill development [PDF download]
Cordage and Pooley – When Buffalo was the Place for Rope Making https://buffalostreets.com/2022/11/12/cordage-and-pooley/
5. Stencil and Appliqué
On Design: The History of Stenciling
https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2015/02/the-history-of-stenciling/The Enduring Stencil
https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-the-enduring-stencil/Learn How People Are Creating Collage-Like Fabric Art Using Appliqué
https://mymodernmet.com/embroidery-applique/#:~:text=Appliqu%C3%A9%20dates%20as%20far%20back,as%20well%20as%20ceremonial%20costumes.A Brief History of Appliqué
https://theappliquesociety.org/A-Brief-History-of-AppliqueCaptivating Collage: Six Artists Show the Way
https://www.textileartist.org/the-versatility-of-textile-collage/
6. Macrame
The History of Macramé: From Arabic Weavers to Coachella Fashion
https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/8585-the-history-of-macrame-from-arabic-weavers-to-coachella-fashionA Brief History of Macramé, the Popular Craft That’s Been Around for Centuries
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/brief-history-macrame-37059785The History of Macrame Is in Fact Fascinating
https://www.hunker.com/13712633/the-history-of-macrame-is-in-fact-fascinating
7. Weaving
The Ultimate Guide to the History of Weaving on Looms: From Ancient Times to Modern Day
https://www.thulatula.com/blogs/community/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-history-of-weaving-on-looms-from-ancient-times-to-modern-dayA Beginner’s Guide to Woven Fabrics
https://www.dutchlabelshop.com/en_us/blog/the-history-of-fabric-weaving/