Essays about: "weft"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word weft.

  1. 1. Weaving relations: Exploring the epistemological interaction between indigenous & traditional ecological knowledge and Eurowestern paradigms in education for sustainable development - an umbrella review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Alexandra Silvestru; [2023-06-08]
    Keywords : Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge ITEK ; education for sustainable development ESD ; education for sustainability EfS ; sustainable development; western epistemology; ontology; epistemic justice; decolonization; transformative paradigm; umbrella review; systematic review;

    Abstract : Aim: This thesis aims to explore the epistemological challenges and opportunities of integrating Indigenous and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK) in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within the context of Euro-Western paradigms. Theory: In considering epistemological interactions between ITEK in ESD, the theoretical framework for this study is a "weave" of the transformative paradigm as the warp; postcolonial, decolonial, and Indigenous research methodologies as the weft; and the transdisciplinary approach as the frame. READ MORE

  3. 2. Developing a Test Method to Evaluate the Blackout Effect of Uncoated Curtains at Varying Angles

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Sara Muminovic; Christina Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : Blackout effect; blackout curtain; uncoated woven curtains; angle interval; light transmission; light box; light diffuser; microscopic image analysis;

    Abstract : This study aimed to explore the integration of varying angles in small-scale measurements and assess the light transmission performance of uncoated curtains. A total of four curtains were evaluated: blackout curtain samples 1 and 2 had a weft satin structure, while daytime curtain samples 3 and 4 consisted of a twill structure. READ MORE

  4. 3. Line vs Void

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

    Author : Terese Molin; [2023]
    Keywords : abstract art; colour; gradient; materiality; lines; line; minimalism; monochrome; philosophy; tapestry; textile; visual art; warp; weft; weave; Konstnärligt masterprogram i konsthantverk; Textilkonst;

    Abstract : Line vs Void explores abstraction through weaving, it delves into the woven monochrome, and by doing so, emphasizes the narrative that emerges from plain colour and texture. The written part summarises ideas that are intertwined with the physical work of the project; A series of (four) woven images. READ MORE

  5. 4. Compound meniscus implant prototypes : Bench test performance of knitted casing to contain, fixate and mechanically stabilize cell seeded gels

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Maria Ydrefors; [2021]
    Keywords : Knitting technology; meniscus replacement; hydrogel; Artelon®; bioprinting; biomechanical properties;

    Abstract : Meniscal tears are the most common intra-articular injury of the knee joint. Due to the avascular zone with limited blood supply, treatment of the injury is a complex process. Today, research on the development of efficient treatments and meniscal replacements is of increasing interest. READ MORE

  6. 5. Salvage the selvedge! : Upcycling selvedge waste from industrial weaving, using handweaving techniques

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Ellen Arolin; [2019]
    Keywords : handweaving; weaving; upcycling; waste material; selvedge waste; natural dyeing; textile design;

    Abstract : Waste is a big problem in the textile industry; one area of waste is cut off selvedges from the weaving industry. This degree work in textile design questions the need and motivation to produce fully new textiles, choosing instead to use waste material in order to create sustainable design. READ MORE