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bobthebuilder

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on: Jun 23, 2018
In weaving, the set of fibers that is held taut on a loom or frame is called the:
 
  A. woof.
  B. warp.
  C. weft.
  D. walp.
  E. weave.

Question 2

Islamic cultures have focused a great deal of aesthetic attention on:
 
  A. tapestries.
  B. stained glass.
  C. carpets and rugs.
  D. jade and lacquer.
  E. blurring the boundaries between art and craft.


kiamars2010

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Weaving involves placing two sets of parallel fibers at right angles to each other and interlacing one set through the other. One set of fibers is held taut; this is called the warp. The other set, known as the weft or woof, is interwoven through the warp to make a textile.

Answer to Question 2

C
Islamic textiles are famous for their designs as illustrated by the Ardabil carpets, which are in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in England.


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