Naslov
Hand weaving - tradition of the future

Autori
Schwarz, Ivana ; Kovačević, Stana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Proceedings of 7th AUTEX Textile Conference : From Emerging Innovations to Global Business / Salonen, Ritta ; Heikkila, Pirjo - Tampere : Tampere University of Technology, 2007, 1121-1128

ISBN
978-952-15-1794-5

Skup
7th AUTEX 2007 : From Emerging Innovations to Global Business

Mjesto i datum
Tampere, Finska, 26.06.2007. - 28.06.2007

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Hand weaving; Handicrafts; Tradition; Moderm fabrics; Fashionable trends

Sažetak
Traditional hand weaving is gaining ground in Croatia. The aim of this paper is to analyze and show possibilities of the renewal of making unique hand woven fabrics marked by the rich tradition of Croatia. Part of Croatian handicrafts will be presented, contributing to the preservation of cultural identity. Handicrafts, especially hand weaving, had a therapeutic and healing effect of women under highly stressed circumstances during and after the war of independence, and now it is offering new possibilities in sense of self-gaining. Basic raw materials for hand weaving are domestic flax and wool. Due to economical reasons and fashion styles other raw materials are used to a smaller extent such as cotton, silk and synthetic fibers. It is well known that domestic wool alleviates rheumatic diseases and protects against strong winds in the coastal and continental regions of Croatia. Ethno motifs from all regions of Croatia are inexhaustible sources of inspiration. Valuable unique fabrics woven on hand looms indicate a rich and interesting variety of weaving techniques from various cultural, social and ethnical regions of Croatia. By harmonizing traditional and modern aspects very valuable and modern fabrics have been made that are more and more present in contemporary fashionable trends and in haute couture (high dressmaking).

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tekstilna tehnologija

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