The history of weaving stretches back thousands of years and is one of the oldest human crafts, combining practicality with artistic expression. Archaeological evidence shows that early civilizations in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia used simple looms to create textiles from flax, wool, and other natural fibers for clothing, shelter, and trade. Over time, weaving techniques became more sophisticated, incorporating patterns, dyes, and decorative elements, with civilizations such as the Egyptians, Chinese, and Andean cultures producing intricate fabrics and tapestries. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, weaving guilds formalized the craft in Europe, developing specialized looms and techniques for high-quality textiles. The Industrial Revolution brought mechanized looms, greatly increasing production and transforming textile manufacturing. Today, weaving continues as both a functional craft and an art form, blending traditional hand techniques with modern technology to create fabrics that are valued for both their utility and aesthetic beauty.
All of the book titles that are included in this DVD are listed as follows:
1. A Guide To Machine-building, Spinning And Weaving, With Practical Examples (1867)
2. A Practical Treatise On Weaving By Hand And Power Looms (1846)
3. Aboriginal American Weaving (1910)
4. Arithmetical Calculations For Weaving Students (1904)
5. Book Of Instructions, The Priscilla Weaving Art (1915)
6. Calculations In Cotton Weaving With Worked Examination Papers (1903)
7. Card Loom Weaving Sampler Of Twill Weaving (1900)
8. Cotton Weaving And Designing (1909)
9. Cotton Weaving Its Development, Principles, And Practice (1895)
10. Cyclopedia Of Textile Work Volume 1 (1911)
11. Cyclopedia Of Textile Work Volume 2 (1911)
12. Cyclopedia Of Textile Work Volume 3 (1911)
13. Cyclopedia Of Textile Work Volume 4 (1911)
14. Cyclopedia Of Textile Work Volume 5 (1911)
15. Cyclopedia Of Textile Work Volume 6 (1911)
16. Cyclopedia Of Textile Work Volume 7 (1911)
17. Embroidery And Tapestry Weaving (1912)
18. Foot-power Loom Weaving (1918)
19. Hand-loom Weaving, Plain & Ornamental (1920)
20. Hand-loom Weaving; A Manual For School And Home (1902)
21. How To Figure Out And Arrange Pattern Work For Weaving Colored Fabrics (1915)
22. Jute And Linen Weaving (1914)
23. Love In The Weaving (1910)
24. Manuscript Notes On Weaving Volume 1 (1912)
25. Manuscript Notes On Weaving Volume 2 (1912)
26. Manuscript Notes On Weaving Volume 3 (1900)
27. Monograph On The Carpet Weaving Industry Of Southern India (1908)
28. Oriental Rug Weaving (1901)
29. Practical And Descriptive Essays On The Art Of Weaving (1808)
30. Practice In Weaving And Loom-fixing (1887)
31. Shuttle-craft Courses In Weaving (1922)
32. The Art Of Weaving, By Hand And By Power (1844)
33. The History And Principles Of Weaving By Hand And By Power (1879)
34. The Self-instructor In Textile Designing (1890)
35. The Theory And Practice Of The Art Of Weaving By Hand And Power (1869)
36. Weaving - Plain And Fancy (1907)
37. Weaving Calculations A Guide To Calculations Relating To Cotton Yarn And Cloth And All Processes Of Cotton Weaving (1893)
38. Weaving Machinery For Cotton, Silk, Woolen, Worsted And Special Fabrics (1918)
39. Weaving Questions For Class And Home Work (1912)