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SEAM BIAS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Delta braid
1, record 1, English, Delta%20braid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Delta trim 1, record 1, English, Delta%20trim
correct
- Delta braid trim 2, record 1, English, Delta%20braid%20trim
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Delta braid originates from [the northernmost region of the Northwest Territories] and is a rare form of art still practiced today. This beautiful form of appliqué is [composed of] ribbons of geometric patterns made from layers of multi-coloured bias tape and seam bindings. Used for generations to distinctly decorate parkas and dresses, artists originally used fur or skins to create the intricate patterns... Each Delta braid is unique and tells a story about the history of its artist and how they choose to create this cultural piece of art. 3, record 1, English, - Delta%20braid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tresse delta
1, record 1, French, tresse%20delta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] motifs [de la tresse delta] sont exécutés en cousant ensemble, de façon très serrée, des couches, étroites et superposées, de tissus voyants. Ils sont ensuite élaborés avec des bandes de couleurs contrastantes afin de former des motifs secondaires et tertiaires. 2, record 1, French, - tresse%20delta
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bias seam
1, record 2, English, bias%20seam
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seam at which bias cut fabrics are joined together. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 2, English, - bias%20seam
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bias seam : term standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - bias%20seam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couture diagonale
1, record 2, French, couture%20diagonale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couture assemblant des pièces de tissu coupées en diagonale. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 2, French, - couture%20diagonale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couture diagonale : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - couture%20diagonale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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