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The following questions are about textiles. You do not need to know anything about textile techniques to be able to answer the questions. If you feel uncomfortable about answering any of the questions. you can stop at any stage and you are not obliged to send the answers.

 

Textiles can take many forms and may include hangings, drapes, wrappings, bands, bandages, special clothing, head wear, foot wear, bed spreads, decorations, banners, flags, baskets, bags, containers, carriers, veils, mats, sculptures.


Techniques used can be weaving, print, basketry, embroidery, sewing, smocking, lace making, knitting, crochet, knotting, tapestry, plaiting, the use of strings, etc.

 



1) a) What type of textiles of ritual importance are made/used during a pregnancy to prepare for a birth?
1) b) Who makes the textiles that have importance at the time of birth?
1) c) Are there any rituals involving textiles that take place during the pregnancy?
1) d) Is there any particular colour or design used in these textiles?
1) e) Are these textiles used at other times as well?
1) f) If yes, when and how?
1) g) Is this still practiced? yesno

 

 



2) a)       What type of textiles of ritual importance are used at the time of the birth?
2) b) Are there any rituals involving textiles that take place during the birth?              
2) c) Who makes the textiles that have importance at that time?
2) d) Is there any particular colour or design used in these textiles?
2) e) Are these textiles used at other times (before or after) as well? yesno
2) f) If yes, when and how?
2) g) Is this still practiced? yesno

 



3) a)               What type of textiles of ritual importance are used after a birth (this can include rituals to name, protect and/or welcome the child into the community)?
3) b) Who makes the textiles that have importance at that time?
3) c) Are there any rituals involving textiles that take place after the birth?
3) d) Is there any particular colour or design used in these textiles?
3) e) Are these textiles used at other times (before or after) as well? YesNo
3) f) If yes, when and how?
3) g) Is this still practiced? YesNo

 



4) a)               After a birth, is the child at any time wrapped or covered with a special textile/fabric.
4) b) Can you describe this textile (when it is used, what it is called, colour, design, material used, maker).
4) c) Is this still practised? YesNo

 

FAREWELL

5) a)               What type of textiles of ritual importance are used as preparation for a death?
5) b) Who makes the textiles that have importance at the time before death?
5) c) Are there any rituals involving textiles that take place before a death?
5) e) Is there any particular colour or design used in these textiles?
5) f) Are these textiles used at other times (before or after) as well? YesNo
5) g) If yes, when and how?
5) h) Is this still practiced? YesNo

 



6) a)               What type of textiles of ritual importance are used at the time of death?
6) b) Who makes the textiles that have importance at the time of death?
6) c) Are there any rituals involving textiles that take place at the time of death?
6) e) Is there any particular colour or design used in these textiles?
6) f) Are these textiles used at other times (before or after) as well? YesNo
6) g) If yes, when and how?
6) h) Is this still practiced? YesNo

 



7) a)               What type of textiles of ritual importance are used after a death?
7) b) Who makes the textiles that have importance after a death?
7) c) Are there any rituals involving textiles that take place after a death?
7) d) Is there any particular colour or design used in these textiles?
7) e) Are these textiles used at other times (before or after) as well? YesNo
7) f) If yes, when and how?
7) g) Is this still practiced? YesNo

 



8) a)               After a death, is the body at any time wrapped or covered with a special textile/fabric.
8) b) Can you describe this textile (when it is used, what it is called, colour, design, material used, maker).
8) c) Is this custom still practised? YesNo


What country are you from?
Which region / province / state / area?
In what year were you born?
What religion is practiced?
What language(-s) do you speak?
Do you have a photo of the textiles you have mentioned in your answers?
Do you know of any literature or other information on this subject?
Are you available for follow-up questions if needed? Yesno
If yes, please provide contact details: Name:
Address:
Post code/Zip code:
Country:
E-mail:


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Thank you very much for your assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Monique van Nieuwland




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