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WEFT IKAT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weft ikat
1, record 1, English, weft%20ikat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on whether the tied fibers are... the warp or weft [fibers], the technique is identified as either warp ikat or weft ikat. A third variety, double ikat, combines both [warp ikat and weft ikat. ] 1, record 1, English, - weft%20ikat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Teinturerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ikat trame
1, record 1, French, ikat%20trame
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- warp ikat
1, record 2, English, warp%20ikat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on whether the tied fibers are... the warp or weft [fibers], the technique is identified as either warp ikat or weft ikat. A third variety, double ikat, combines both [warp ikat and weft ikat. ] 1, record 2, English, - warp%20ikat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Teinturerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ikat chaîne
1, record 2, French, ikat%20cha%C3%AEne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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