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Browse the glossary of terms relating to Scotland's textile industry that provides definitions, images and links to other resources for more detailed information

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A
alpacaappliqué
Aran knittingAyrshire whitework
B
bias bindingbleaching
broderie anglaise
C
calicocarding
cashmerecolourways
cottoncouching
crochet
D
damaskDarvel lace
dyeing
E
embroidery
F
Fair Isle knittingflax
G
garment stretchers
H
hankharness border
Harris Tweedhosiery
J
jacquardjute
K
Kashmir shawlkirking plaid
L
lacelinen
lint
M
merino woolmuslin
P
paisley patternPaisley shawl
pattern bookpirn
plaidpom pom
R
repeat patternreversible shawl
S
sample booksampler
shawlsShetland lace knitting
shuttlesilk
spinningspool
stitchstocking frame
T
tambouringtapestry
tapestry weavetartan
Turkey red dyeingturnover shawl
tweed
W
warpweaving
weftwhitework
whorlwool

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