Textiles
Definition
Textiles refer to materials produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. These materials can be used to make clothing, bags, towels, bedsheets etc.
Analogy
Imagine textiles as different types of bread. Just like there are many types of bread - whole grain, white, rye - there are also many types of textiles - cotton, silk, wool. Each type has its own unique properties and uses.
Related terms
Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes that connected East and West Asia. Silk was one major product traded along these routes.
Spinning Jenny: A machine used during the Industrial Revolution that could spin multiple threads at once.
Weaving Looms: A device used to weave cloth and tapestry.
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Practice Questions (1)
- The MOST significant reason that Song China was able to export large amounts of textiles and porcelain was its advanced
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