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Fibre Museum

Artifacts, Tools and Equipment

Various artifacts

Spinning Wheel

The spinning wheel is used to spin thread or yarn from fibres. It can be used to spin fibres from both plants and animals.

Plants Animals

Bamboo

Cotton

Flax (produces linen)

Hemp

Wool (from sheep, goats, rabbits, camelids)

  • Angora - rabbits
  • Cashmere - goats
  • Merino - sheep
  • Mohair - goats

Silk (from silkworms)

Table Loom

Used to weave fibres into textiles.

Tapestry Loom

Used to weave decorative items such as tapestries; can be used to create artistic patterns.

Ironing Board and Iron

Used to press fabrics flat (remove wrinkles, fold lines) using heat and sometimes steam.

Sewing machine

Used to stitch fabric and other pliable materials together with thread.

Books

Electronics in Textiles and Clothing Book Cover
Jacquard's Web Book Cover

Spinning Wheel

The University of the Fraser Valley is situated on the traditional territory of the Stó:lō peoples. The Stó:lō have an intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’olh Temexw (Our Sacred Land), therefore we express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in this territory.

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