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Fabrics in motion

Australia, 1951
film

An experimental film in which an attempt is made to focus attention on the work of the textile designer. The film consists of five miniature solo ballets, eac..

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Fabrications

Australia, 1974
Similarity: 75%

The Dancing fleece

United Kingdom, 1950
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Embroidery and printed textiles

Australia, 1975
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Facts about fabrics

United States, 1941
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Woven in time

Canada, 1977
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Clothing. - 3rd ed.

United States, 1980
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One weft double cloth

Australia, 1974
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The Textile touch

Canada, 1972
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Magic canvas

United Kingdom, 1949
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The Film farm

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Cycle

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Beyond curtains = Ni scene ni coulisses (TEFC)

Canada, 1978
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Making cotton clothing

United States, 1946
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Canada: fibres, yarns and fabrics

Canada, 1963
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Principles for creating clothing

United States, 1970
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The Great cover-up

United States, 1977
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Textiles and ornamental arts of India

United States, 1955
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Keep moving

Australia, 1984
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