The pelts were called " castor gras " in French and " coat beaver " in English, and were soon recognized by the newly developed felt-hat making industry as particularly useful for felting.
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Later, the coypu took over as a cheaper source of fur for felting and was farmed extensively in America and Europe; however, fashions changed, new materials became available and this area of the animal fur industry declined.
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Textiles are created by the methods of weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting and felting . The textile industry in the older days is very much concerned about the manufacture design and the production of their raw materials like yarn, cloth, clothing and the distribution of these materials.
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It is valued for its use as a fiber as, unlike sheep's wool, it does not shrink in water at any temperature . ( However, this means that it also is not useful for felting . ) It is most commonly used for hats and scarves, and is among the softest wools.
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From June 25 to October 29, 2016 the museum exhibit " California Fibers : Eclectic Threads " features " two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces of fiber and textile arts in media such as silk, cotton, bamboo, palm, wool wire and paper using techniques including weaving, basketry, quilting, embroidery and felting ."
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Members of the EAS Council are, Roger Davis ( UK ) President Elect, Serena Viti ( UK )-Secretary, Johan Knapen ( Spain )-Treasurer, Emmanuel Angelakis ( Germany )-Vice-President, Sofia Felting ( Sweden ), Lex Kaper ( The Netherlands ), Georges Meylan ( Switzerland ), Olga Sil'chenko ( Russia ).
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The village shows off its crops of heirloom vegetables and flowers at the re-creation of an early 19th-century agricultural fair; other area gardeners are welcome to enter their own produce for judging and prizes . ( Pre-registration required for entries . ) Five artists from the Worcester Center for Crafts share their talents and techniques in contemporary crafts rooted in traditional arts such as weaving and felting.
