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title: "Textiles — AP Art History Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "Textiles are woven fiber artworks like the Inka All-T'oqapu tunic and Kuba raffia cloth. Learn how AP Art History tests materials, status, and trade."
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# Textiles — AP Art History Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

Textiles refer to materials made by weaving or knitting fibers together, such as fabrics used in clothing or household items.

## Related Study Guides

- [6.1 Cultural Contexts of African Art](/ap-art-history/unit-6/cultural-contexts-african-art/study-guide/Lr4Zp9tK7yemW1k0tj7F)
- [5.2 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Indigenous American Art](/ap-art-history/unit-5/purpose-audience-indigenous-american-art/study-guide/khMzKN7atCP7enTmeXnP)

## Review

### Related Terms

- Weaving: The process of interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles to create fabric.
- Knitting: The process of creating fabric by interlocking loops using knitting needles or machines.
- Dyeing: The process of adding color to textiles using various techniques such as immersion or printing.