Designing silk patterns | Handmade on the Silk Road
While there were three ancient patterns to adhere to, a weaver admits if they didn't keep up with modern trends they wouldn't be in business.
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- Clip length: 2'52''
- Broadcast year: 2016
Curriculum Connection
- Art & Design
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Handmade on the Silk Road
- Episode: The Weaver
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