After virtually exploring galleries at the Royal Armouries Museum, students design and create a wall hanging for the museum entrance using textile techniques.

Through the examination of two textiles from opposite sides of the world you will go in-depth to reveal how fiber arts can tell us more about people in other cultures.

Use the left-hand toolbar of this site to investigate an online textbook for the language of design. It provides visual examples and explanations of line, form, color, color psychology, texture, balance, proportion and many more...

Illustrated, interactive explanation of how adire textiles, a Nigerian cultural tradition, are designed, created, and interpreted.

Interactive exploration of different objects made with textiles, a useful investigation of the properties of different types of fabrics.

Discover the various ways that textiles are decorated and then take a small quiz to see all you've learned.

The designs found in Moroccan weaving and textiles often come from things of everyday life or from basic geometric shapes. Given on this site are seven examples of common designs for you to explore and enjoy.

Explore fashion from the 1700's with the slideshow. Includes a discussion of popular styles, textiles and silhouettes.

This online exhibit at the National Museum of African Art highlights textiles, embroidery, and jewelry from Morocco. Besides having pictures of 67 artifacts, there is a section on the history of Morocco. The education link allows...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Yvonne Porcella is described here along with information on her contributions to art through fiber arts and textile design.

This small piece of textile consists of a decorative band with floral designs in the form of flowers and small rosettes. This piece of textile is in the Kapati style, for which the Egyptian Copts were famous throughout the ages.

For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.

This silk textile fragment, from the Fatimid period, has designs of geometric patterns, plant elements, and benedictory inscriptions.

This piece of Ottoman textile has red designs repeated on a golden yellow background. It has a round opening at the top, which gives the impression that it could be part of a garment.

The Tulunid textile fragment has a red band decorated with white and green camels separated by geometric designs.

For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.

For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.

This rectangular piece of wool is decorated with stylized ducks and rabbits and Kufic inscription with foliage and floral designs.

A series of five lesson plans designed around the PBS documentary "Islam: Empire of Faith." The lessons cover the life of Muhammad, beliefs of the faith, innovations and technological advancements of Islamic origin, Islamic textile...

Fifty masterworks from the Metropolitan's collection of Islamic art are on display, grouped by object type to aid comparative analysis. Includes curators' notes, along with detailed views. Stunning examples of Islamic art and calligraphy...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ed Rossbach is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with textiles and textile design.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Cynthia Schira is described here along with information on her contributions to art through textiles and textile design.

The designs found in Moroccan weaving and textiles often come from things of everyday life or from basic geometric shapes. Given on this site are seven examples of common designs for you to explore and enjoy.

The designs found in Moroccan weaving and textiles often come from things of everyday life or from basic geometric shapes. Given on this site are seven examples of common designs for you to explore and enjoy.