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TUFTAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tufting
1, record 1, English, tufting
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In tufting, the fibers are punched onto a canvas backing that stabilizes the textile, prevents stretching and lies very flat on the floor. Rugs and carpets are tufted either by machine or by hand ... 2, record 1, English, - tufting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- touffetage
1, record 1, French, touffetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tuftage 2, record 1, French, tuftage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tuftage (ou «touffetage») est une technique qui consiste à confectionner un tapis ou une moquette en insérant, à l'aide d'une machine, du fil dans un support textile préfabriqué, pour former différents motifs et couleurs. 3, record 1, French, - touffetage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tufting
1, record 2, English, tufting
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tuftings are commonly made from moose hair or caribou hair. Artists use different types of hair for different purposes. For example, the longer hairs from the animal's throat area can be used to make long, smooth lines. 1, record 2, English, - tufting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- touffetage
1, record 2, French, touffetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Elle] coupe une quantité de poils de caribou pour préparer un touffetage. 1, record 2, French, - touffetage
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tuftage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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