Satin,
A term used to describe both a simple float weave structure of either warp or weft threads, and a type of woven fabric characterized by a smooth, lustrous silky appearance.
A term used to describe both a simple float weave structure of either warp or weft threads, and a type of woven fabric characterized by a smooth, lustrous silky appearance.
Satin-stitch,
A simple, straight, flat stitch circling through the fabric, which is often used to produce flat, smooth, patterned surfaces by laying a series of fairly long stitches parallel and close together.
A simple, straight, flat stitch circling through the fabric, which is often used to produce flat, smooth, patterned surfaces by laying a series of fairly long stitches parallel and close together.
Saudagiri,
Fabric exported to Islamic countries under this trade name since it was brought by ‘saudagars’, Arabic for merchant.
Fabric exported to Islamic countries under this trade name since it was brought by ‘saudagars’, Arabic for merchant.
Scale,
Ratio of the size of parts in a drawing or artwork to their size in the original. If a picture is drawn to scale, all of its parts are equally smaller or larger than the original.
Ratio of the size of parts in a drawing or artwork to their size in the original. If a picture is drawn to scale, all of its parts are equally smaller or larger than the original.
Scale (lines),
In engraved roller work, in order to print a flat area of solid colour, the shape (after outlining) must be filled in with a series of parallel lines set at an angle of between 22 ½ and 30°; the number of these to the inch constitutes the scale.
In engraved roller work, in order to print a flat area of solid colour, the shape (after outlining) must be filled in with a series of parallel lines set at an angle of between 22 ½ and 30°; the number of these to the inch constitutes the scale.
Screen engraving,
The production of the open and infilled pattern areas on the screen surface; the traditional term is still used, although engraving is in no way involved.
The production of the open and infilled pattern areas on the screen surface; the traditional term is still used, although engraving is in no way involved.
Screen printing,
Method of printing where thickened dye is forced through an open mesh fabric held under tension. The dye is prevented from reaching the cloth in certain areas by coating the open mesh with any medium that will not break down until the required number of prints have been made.
Method of printing where thickened dye is forced through an open mesh fabric held under tension. The dye is prevented from reaching the cloth in certain areas by coating the open mesh with any medium that will not break down until the required number of prints have been made.
Secondary colors,
Colors created by combining two of the three primary colors. The secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
Colors created by combining two of the three primary colors. The secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
Secret,
Something “secret” is something that is kept from the knowledge of others or shared only with those concerned (Black’s Law Dictionary). “Sacred-secret” traditional knowledge and cultural expressions have a secret or sacred significance according to the customary law and practices of their traditional owners.
Something “secret” is something that is kept from the knowledge of others or shared only with those concerned (Black’s Law Dictionary). “Sacred-secret” traditional knowledge and cultural expressions have a secret or sacred significance according to the customary law and practices of their traditional owners.
Sectional Warping,
A method for winding a warp used for long warps for production weaving. Warp is wound onto spools or cones, one for each end in a section of one or two inches. These warps are wound intothe first section through a tension box. The warp is cut and thenthe next section is wound.
Selvage,
The edges of a textile where the wefts encircle the outermost warp threads. The woven edge of a fabric.
The edges of a textile where the wefts encircle the outermost warp threads. The woven edge of a fabric.