Weft wrapping,
The encircling of wrapping of passive warp elements by weft threads to create a pattern. The weft threads can be either the sole wefts in the fabric or supplementary to regular wefts in a ground weave. The weft threads, usually discontinuous, can be wrapped with the fingers, a pick or a needle. See also sungkit.
The encircling of wrapping of passive warp elements by weft threads to create a pattern. The weft threads can be either the sole wefts in the fabric or supplementary to regular wefts in a ground weave. The weft threads, usually discontinuous, can be wrapped with the fingers, a pick or a needle. See also sungkit.
Weld,
Joining two or more pieces of material by applying heat or pressure, or both, with or without filler metal, to provide a localized union through fusion or recrystallization across the interface. If a filler is used it is of similar metal type as the pieces to be joined with a similar melting point, unlike a solder joint.
Joining two or more pieces of material by applying heat or pressure, or both, with or without filler metal, to provide a localized union through fusion or recrystallization across the interface. If a filler is used it is of similar metal type as the pieces to be joined with a similar melting point, unlike a solder joint.
Welding,
The joining together of two metals or two plastics by applying heat, pressure or both to the point of contact between the materials, fusing them together in a way such that metallurgical bonds are formed between the two materials.
The joining together of two metals or two plastics by applying heat, pressure or both to the point of contact between the materials, fusing them together in a way such that metallurgical bonds are formed between the two materials.
White Cast iron,
Cast iron in which the carbon is present as cementite rather than flakes of graphite. The high cementite content of the metal makes the metal extremely hard and brittle with a white fracture (hence the name). Rapid cooling of molten cast iron tends to favour the formation of white cast iron against that of grey.
Cast iron in which the carbon is present as cementite rather than flakes of graphite. The high cementite content of the metal makes the metal extremely hard and brittle with a white fracture (hence the name). Rapid cooling of molten cast iron tends to favour the formation of white cast iron against that of grey.
Winnowing fan / kulo,
A bamboo winnowing fan, kulo, is a multipurpose implement in the hands of the village housewife. Apart from winnowing the paddy and wheat, it is used in separating the husk from grains after the paddy is dehusked in the household husking pedal. It is also used in the kitchen to clean and dry all kinds of grains and condiments. The kulo is also a sacred adjunct to almost all folk rituals and ceremonies in Bengal.
A bamboo winnowing fan, kulo, is a multipurpose implement in the hands of the village housewife. Apart from winnowing the paddy and wheat, it is used in separating the husk from grains after the paddy is dehusked in the household husking pedal. It is also used in the kitchen to clean and dry all kinds of grains and condiments. The kulo is also a sacred adjunct to almost all folk rituals and ceremonies in Bengal.
WIPO-UNESCO Model Provisions for National Laws on the Protection of Expressions of Folklore against Illicit Exploitation and other Prejudicial Actions,
The Model Provisions were adopted in 1982 by a Committee of Governmental Experts convened jointly by WIPO and UNESCO. The provisions provide a sui generis model for intellectual property-type protection of traditional cultural expressions/expressions of folklore, which has been fairly widely used by WIPO Member States. The Model Provisions seek to maintain a balance between the protection against abuses of expressions of folklore, on the one hand, and the freedom and encouragement of further development and dissemination of folklore, on the other. They take into account the fact that expressions of folklore form a living body of human culture, which should not be stifled by too rigid protection. Under the Model Provisions, traditional cultural expressions/expressions of folklore are protected against “illicit exploitation and other prejudicial actions.” In 2000 and 2001, WIPO surveyed States’ experiences with use and implementation of the Model Provisions.
The Model Provisions were adopted in 1982 by a Committee of Governmental Experts convened jointly by WIPO and UNESCO. The provisions provide a sui generis model for intellectual property-type protection of traditional cultural expressions/expressions of folklore, which has been fairly widely used by WIPO Member States. The Model Provisions seek to maintain a balance between the protection against abuses of expressions of folklore, on the one hand, and the freedom and encouragement of further development and dissemination of folklore, on the other. They take into account the fact that expressions of folklore form a living body of human culture, which should not be stifled by too rigid protection. Under the Model Provisions, traditional cultural expressions/expressions of folklore are protected against “illicit exploitation and other prejudicial actions.” In 2000 and 2001, WIPO surveyed States’ experiences with use and implementation of the Model Provisions.
Wire Work,
The process of shaping, coiling, twisting, mesh-weaving and soldering wires to make desired shape or design. Besides being used to make decorative objects wirework is sometimes done to create an armature to support soft materials when they are being sculpted or produced.
The process of shaping, coiling, twisting, mesh-weaving and soldering wires to make desired shape or design. Besides being used to make decorative objects wirework is sometimes done to create an armature to support soft materials when they are being sculpted or produced.
Wood Pulp,
Wood Pulp is one source of fiber, which helps constitute the base material from which to make pulp. It generally comes from softwoods such as spruce, pine, and larchwod. However, is can also be made from hardwoods like eucalyptus and jarrah.
Wood Pulp is one source of fiber, which helps constitute the base material from which to make pulp. It generally comes from softwoods such as spruce, pine, and larchwod. However, is can also be made from hardwoods like eucalyptus and jarrah.
Woodcut,
Wooden surface on which a picture or design has been cut to form a relief used for printing.
Wooden surface on which a picture or design has been cut to form a relief used for printing.
Woven beading,
The threading of small beads on to the weft yarn before it is inserted into the warp.
The threading of small beads on to the weft yarn before it is inserted into the warp.
Wrought Iron,
A problematic term. Before the introduction of cast steel and iron, all iron alloys had to be forged into shape, therefore the use of the term is tautological when applied to the products of the direct or bloomery process. The term only came into use with the development of the finery and the related succeeding methods of refining cast iron, therefore, it would be best if the use of term was confined to post-medieval refined cast iron. Characteristics - puddled wrought iron - high slag content, low carbon content, fibrous nature due to rolling
A problematic term. Before the introduction of cast steel and iron, all iron alloys had to be forged into shape, therefore the use of the term is tautological when applied to the products of the direct or bloomery process. The term only came into use with the development of the finery and the related succeeding methods of refining cast iron, therefore, it would be best if the use of term was confined to post-medieval refined cast iron. Characteristics - puddled wrought iron - high slag content, low carbon content, fibrous nature due to rolling