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from Oct 12 2026 to Oct 17 2026

Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 1

Course participants learn how to identify the constituent elements of woven textiles according to the methods proposed by the Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens. Observation of historical samples in varying states of conservation, modern reconstructions and contemporary wovens.

course length: 40 hours

total cost: €800,00 taxes included

(Study kit with fabrics and pickglass included)

In-person Course training

The course will be held in Italian and/or English.

COURSE TIMETABLE:

MON - FRI from 9am to 5pm

SAT from 9am to 2pm

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Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing - Teacher: Eva Basile

Course participants learn how to identify the constituent elements of woven textiles according to the methods proposed by the Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens. Observation of historical samples in varying states of conservation, modern reconstructions and contemporary wovens. 

Program:

Recognition of various fibres; use of the shaft loom ; Cataloguing criteria, the C.I.E.T.A. card | Basic weaves and their derivatives: plain weave and taffeta, twill, satin | Compound weaves, double-faced weaves and double cloth | Gauzes | Fabrics with multiple warps and wefts. Plain, cut and uncut velvets.

How to enroll for Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 1

Applications are closed at the moment for this course.

Training vouchers are available, which can be requested from the Tuscany Region:

Faculties

Eva Basile

Designer, textile expert and teacher of the Jacquard handweaving design and textile cataloguing.

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