Textiles

BBC GCSE Bitesize: Textiles
Provides information about the properties and design considerations of materials. Includes online tests for revision.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/

Descendants of the Incas
Contains images and stories about weaving traditions with descriptions of spinning, dyeing and weaving processes used. By the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Peru.
http://www.incas.org/

The Fabric Museum
Virtual museum presenting exhibits on fabric art, design and history.
http://www.fabricmuseum.org/

Phiala's String Page
Information on a wide variety of techniques including braiding, tablet weaving, sprang and naalbinding.
http://www.stringpage.com/

Textile Dictionary
A summary of plant materials that are used to make fabrics by the Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design.
http://www.ntgi.net/ICCF&D/plant.htm