On 10/20/2010 9:47 PM, Heather Rose Jones wrote:
With the caveats that artistic representations aren't always intended to represent actual clothing construction, and that representations of clothing decoration are sometimes intended to convey symbolism rather than fabric structures, and that there are multiple ways to create any particular decorative effect in fabric ... What are people's thoughts on the garments depicted in the early 14th c. Manesse Codex that have diagonal striped designs? Woven as diagonal stripes?
Speaking as an ex-weaver, it can be done but it's a real pain. It's a lot easier to weave vertical or horizontal stripes and cut the garment differently.
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