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  Woolen Shawls, Embroidered Shawls, Women's Apparel - India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The warmth of the Woolen wool shawl from Kashmir are unparallelled.
Though the history of shawl weaving, with which the history of woolen textiles is closely associated, is rather obscure, references to shawls are first found in the Ramayana and Mahabharata and the Atharvaveda.
Derived from the Persian shal, which was the name for a whole range of fine woolen garments, the shawl in India was worn folded across the shoulder, and not as a girdle, as the Persians did.
www.aarnavcraft.com /apparel/Shawl-Woolen/woolen_shawl.asp   (465 words)

  
 Amana Woolen Mill - Blankets & Embroidered
In 1832, a woolen mill was established on the Armenburg estate and in 1838 on the Herrnhaag estate.
A large portion of the woolen mill machinery was shipped to America and a mill was established in 1846.
Again, mill equipment was moved and construction of a woolen mill in Amana was begun in 1857.
www.amanawoolenmill.com /aboutus   (254 words)

  
 Amana Woolen Mill
Construction of the Woolen Mill in Amana began in 1859, and the mill complex was continually added to until 1943.
The Amana Woolen Mill was originally water-powered generated from the seven-mile millrace, but this source was replaced by steam and finally electricity, including water powered generators.
Woolen products from the mill are sold in the Woolen Mill salesroom Monday-Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm with longer hours in the summer.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/amana/awm.htm   (537 words)

  
 woolen - definition by dict.die.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
woolen adj : of or related to or made of wool; "a woolen sweater" [syn: woollen] n : a fabric made from the hair of sheep [syn: wool, woollen]
Of or pertaining to wool or woolen cloths; as, woolen manufactures; a woolen mill; a woolen draper.
Woolen scribbler, a machine for combing or preparing wool in thin, downy, translucent layers.
dict.die.net /woolen   (78 words)

  
 Woolen Spun Yarn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Woolen spun is a way of spinning the yarn so it's a lighter puffier yarn, as compared to worsted spun, which is spun with the long fibers parallel in arrangement.
Woolen spun yarn is soft, normally spun with shorter fibers and not as strong as a worsted spun yarn.
Woolen spun yarn is generally more insulating, too, than worsted spun yarn.
www.angoravalley.com /yarns/woolen/index.html   (94 words)

  
 Woolen Mills Chinatown
The Woolen Mills Chinatown and the Heinlenville Chinatown were successors to the Market Street Chinatown, which was destroyed by fire in May 4, 1887.
The Woolen Mills Chinatown was destroyed in 1902 by another arson fire, although it had been in decline for several years after its main protector, Chin Shin, left for China.
The Woolen Mills community did not survive the hardship of economic times and anti-Chinese sentiment, and was abandoned until 1902.
www.chcp.org /woolen.html   (2214 words)

  
 Woolen Shawls, Wedding Shawl   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Stunning woolen shawl with a beautiful floral embroidery on red base.
Exquisite woolen shawl in dark red with meticulous embroidery on its border.
Woolen Shawls & Stoles, worn by Indians for ages, the Indian shawls are warmly welcomed in the world market today.
www.aarnavcraft.com /productdetail/cheap_woolenshawl_shawlse26113.shtml   (243 words)

  
 VintageSewing.info—1923 Woolen Materials and Tailored Plackets—Woolen Materials
The varieties of woolen cloth or fabrics are many, as are also the weaves, and the colorings are almost beyond description; in fact, it is not too broad an assertion to say that woolen materials of every color imaginable can be procured.
Colored woolens, to be satisfactory, should be dyed evenly, and the color itself should be good and clear in order to withstand the sponging and pressing that is necessary in the making of garments.
By crushing woolen material in the hands and rubbing it together, the way in which it will wear can be told with a fair degree of accuracy, for the roughness of the surface will be brought out just as it would be in wearing.
vintagesewing.info /1920s/23-wmtp/wmtp-01.html   (2751 words)

  
 Woolen Industry in England
Woolen and worsted are both processed on hand looms from fleece to cloth in roughly the same way.
In the old process woolen was then "fulled" (a process of shrinking the cloth by applying, dampness, heat and pressure to the cloth).
However, because the area grew so rapidly in woolen and worsted manufacturing it eventually became the place in which to invest in the new machinery when it was finally make compatible with wool weaving.
www.maggieblanck.com /Land/WE.html   (7471 words)

  
 Custom Woolen Mills : Mill Tour
Custom Woolen Mills is the only mill in Canada that still uses a "spinning mule" for yarn processing.
Developed during the last half of the eighteenth century, and contributing greatly to the Industrial Revolution, the spinning mule was the mainstay of commercial spinning for over one hundred years.
Prior to 1900, woolen mills would pay hand knitters to knit their own brand of goods and give them special "knitting recipes" to knit to.
www.customwoolenmills.com /tour/tour.htm   (806 words)

  
 Eastland Woolen Mill, Superfund, US EPA
When the Eastland Woolen Mill closed in 1996, the Town of Corinna was faced with a significant loss of jobs and tax revenue and no one to address the contaminated Mill structures and the chlorinated benzenes, dieldrin, and other contaminants that had seeped into the soil and river.
To date, the town has seen the removal of the entire former Eastland Woolen Mill, the relocation of Main Street, the restoration of the East Branch of the Sebasticook River, replacement of the Main Street bridge and railroad crossing, and the removal of 115,000 tons of contaminated soils.
Although the Eastland Woolen Mill worked with the state and town to develop a public drinking water system when it became evident they had rendered much of the drinking water toxic, the mill went bankrupt and closed in 1996, leaving the town with a recessed economy and the majority of Corinna's Main Street highly contaminated.
www.epa.gov /superfund/accomp/success/eastland.htm   (1255 words)

  
 Wholesale Woolen Shawl,Wholesale Indian Shawl   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Disappear into the warm embrace of this stunning woolen light green wrap Featuring a delicate, hand crafted floral border, This luxirious shade of light green is simply fabulous.
Woolen shawl in ivory color with meticulous embroidery work on its base,with a plain border.
Lovely and sophisticated woolen shawl in light shade of white, rich red flowers embellish the field.
www.wholesale-aarnavcraft.com /static/wholesale-woolen-shawls1.html   (280 words)

  
 Woolen Shawls Exporters - Multi Coloured Stoles Manufacturer
Made of the pure wool, our woolen shawls are reputed for their warmth.
Different varieties of woolen are used to offer varied degrees of warmth and comfort to wearer.
Sacred amulets and charms are tied with a woolen thread and fl woolen thread is commonly used to keep off the evil spirits.
www.kvcindia.com /clients/theblueturban/woolen-shawl.html   (608 words)

  
 Wool Throws, Woolen Throws, Woollen Blankets, Wool Scarves - Woolgold Shawls (India)
Woolen Throws are made from luxuriant wool that many a fashion-conscious woman has dreamed of wearing against her skin.
Woolgold's Woolen Throws use wool or fur of the Kashmir goat.
Woolen Throws made of pure wool must be dry cleaned, but knitted articles may be hand washed.
www.woolgold.com /woolen-throws.htm   (441 words)

  
 Woolen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Woolen is the name of a yarn and cloth usually made from wool.
There are several technologies used for spinning roving into thread with or without additional stretching of the yarn; formerly the most important being ring spinning and selfactor spinning; nowadays open end spinning.
This page was last modified 14:02, 31 July 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Woolen   (177 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | LDS project to retain Woolen Mills
Utah Woolen Mills will remain at its current South Temple location, and another piece has fallen into place in the shape-shifting puzzle called the LDS Church's downtown Salt Lake redevelopment project.
Utah Woolen Mills Clothiers' owner Bart Stringham confirmed Thursday that the retailer had reached an agreement with its landlord, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to remain at its current location, 59 W. South Temple.
While Stringham expressed relief — and a bit of surprise — at the church's decision to maintain its lease agreement, neighboring Nordstrom was effectively bumped from the slot it believed it had and must await new project plans reflecting the Utah Woolen Mills deal.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,640196562,00.html   (482 words)

  
 Woolen Shawls
Woolen shawls without fringe, size 28"sq (72 x 72 cm).
Woolen shawls with and without fringe, size 35"sq (89 x 89 cm).
Woolen shawls with fringe, size 49"sq (125 x 125 cm).
users.snip.net /~cheb/shawls.html   (142 words)

  
 woolen - Search Results - MSN Encarta
- woolen garment: a garment made from wool, especially one with a fleecy surface
Woolen fabrics, such as tweeds, are woven from bulky yarns containing short wool fibers arranged at random, so that the fabric is relatively thick...
The history of manufacturing in Britain is unique because of Britain’s role as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=woolen   (118 words)

  
 Fairview Woolen Mill
This held one end of the dam that was used for the "Fairview Woolen Mill".
I hope this seems to be an unlikely spot for a dam to provide the woolen mill with power.
The deed for the woolen mill and land was made out to Peter D. Pugh on April 13, 1880.
members.tripod.com /gristmills/fairview_woolen_mill.htm   (956 words)

  
 Johnson Woolen Mills - Fine WOOL Outerwear
The Johnson Woolen Mills Tradition reaches back to 1842 when local farmers brought their wool here to have it woven into cloth.
In an age when fashions change overnight and markets vanish almost as fast, it is something of a miracle that we have survived through two centuries by rarely changing our main product line.
As our customers requested more variety, our business expanded and our store now includes the original, century old factory space (our new factory is next door) so there's plenty of room to browse and try things on.
www.johnsonwoolenmills.com   (196 words)

  
 Pendleton Woolen Mills - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The company is internationally known for its high-quality woolen garments and blankets.
The original Thomas Kay Woolen Mill in Salem was still operated by the Bishop family until it was closed in 1962.
It is the only woolen mill museum west of Missouri and has one of the few water powered turbines in the Pacific Northwest that still generates electricity from a millrace.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pendleton_Woolen_Mills   (1136 words)

  
 NPL Site Narrative for Eastland Woolen Mill, NPL, Superfund, US EPA
Conditions at Proposal (April 23, 1999): The Eastland Woolen Mill site (the site) consists of the mill property and areas where contamination has migrated or otherwise come to be located due to mill operations.
The Eastland Woolen Mill property is a 21-acre parcel located on the north side of Main Street, Corinna, in central Maine.
The property was a woolen mill as far back as 1912.
www.epa.gov /superfund/sites/npl/nar1547.htm   (898 words)

  
 About Us
The St. Peter Woolen Mill is located one block East of Highway 169 at the corner of West Broadway and Front Street in downtown St. Peter, Minnesota.
Located around a bend in the Minnesota River, the St. Peter Woolen Mill resides in the heart of the quaint town of St. Peter, Minnesota.
Today, the St. Peter Woolen Mill is one of only five mills in the United States which will return a customer's own wool as a finished or semi-finished product.
www.woolenmill.com /sections/about_us.php   (351 words)

  
 Salem (Oregon) Online History - Woolen Mills
The first woolen mill in Salem was the Willamette Woolen Mill, built near the confluence of the Willamette River and North Mill Creek.
It was the first power-operated woolen mill on the Pacific Coast.
Salem did not have another woolen mill until Thomas Lister Kay, Squire Farrar, and C. Bishop founded the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill.
www.salemhistory.net /commerce/wool.htm   (1151 words)

  
 Travel Channel :: Made in America :: Pendleton Woolen Mills
When the wool comes out of the dye machine it weighs three times as much as it did when it went in.
Pendleton Woolen Mills employs 230 artisans who produce more than 300,000 blankets every year.
Tune In This segment appears in the episode titled Pendleton Woolen Mills.
travel.discovery.com /fansites/jrmia/goods/pendleton.html   (330 words)

  
 History of Montana Woolen Shop
Montana Woolen Shop is operated as a mill salesroom to bring you the finest woolens at the best possible prices.
Our roots in the woolen business go back to the 1930s and we are now in our third generation.
Montana Woolen Shop is modeled after the original Woolen Mill Salesroom developed by our family at the Amana Woolen Mills in Iowa.
www.montanawoolenshop.com /PAboutCompany.html   (194 words)

  
 Bolt of Woolen Cloth - WoWWiki
Bolts of Woolen Cloth are used for many tailoring recipes.
Bolt of Woolen Cloth is made by Tailors with at least 75 skill.
The quest Bartolo's Yeti Fur Cloak requires a Bolt of Woolen Cloth.
www.wowwiki.com /Bolt_of_Woolen_Cloth   (63 words)

  
 Woolen Jackets,Ladies Woolen Jackets,Handmade Woolen Jackets,Woolen Jackets Supplier,India
Woolen Jackets,Ladies Woolen Jackets,Handmade Woolen Jackets,Woolen Jackets Supplier,India
We introduce ourselves as the largest manufacturing company of Pashmina, Silk, Cashmere, Wollen, Linen Shawls, Stoles, Scarves, Mufflers, Throws, Cushion Covers, Bed Covers, Jackets, Vests, Dresses, Bags and other fabric item with embroidered, printed, fringed beaded, lace etc. We are also the largest exporters of these products.
We are leading manufacturer and supplier of woolen jackets, ladies woolen jackets, designer woolen jackets, embroidered woolen jackets and other fashion dresses.
www.imranfabric.com /jackets.html   (85 words)

  
 Travel Channel :: Made in America :: Johnson Woolen Mills
Johnson Woolen Mills has been producing the finest handcrafted, durable wool clothing since it opened for business in 1842.
Many of the same patterns used over 100 years ago by Johnson Woolen Mills are still cut today.
Johnson Woolen Mills' products are so durable, they're willed from one generation to the next!
travel.discovery.com /fansites/jrmia/goods/johnsonwoolenmills.html   (212 words)

  
 CRESCENT WOOLEN MILLS, world leader in converting natural, synthetic and blended fibers in to quality yarns and other ...
Quality converter of natural and synthetic fibers on the woolen and open-end systems
Crescent Woolen Mills is an OEM manufacture of yarns with over 80 years of experience providing the best natural and synthetic yarns to the textile industry.
No one has provided the level of service for as long as Crescent Woolen Mills Co. We invite you to learn more about us and we hope you will
www.crescentwoolenmills.com   (279 words)

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