textile crafts

[/ˈtɛkstaɪl krɑːfts/]
nounpl: textile crafts
artesanato têxtil
1. Traditional or contemporary handmade techniques and artistic practices involving the creation, manipulation, and embellishment of fabrics and fibers
Textile crafts include weaving, embroidery, knitting, and dyeing.
Artesanato têxtil inclui tecelagem, bordado, tricô e tingimento.
2. Decorative or functional objects created by hand using textile materials and traditional methods
The museum exhibited beautiful textile crafts from indigenous communities.
O museu exibiu belos trabalhos de artesanato têxtil de comunidades indígenas.
3. The practice and skill of creating textiles through manual techniques passed down through generations
She learned textile crafts from her grandmother.
Ela aprendeu artesanato têxtil com sua avó.
Textile crafts hold significant cultural importance in Brazil, particularly in northeastern regions where indigenous and African-influenced traditions remain strong. In the USA, textile crafts have experienced a revival as part of the maker movement and sustainable fashion. The term encompasses both traditional indigenous techniques and contemporary art practices, reflecting the blend of cultural heritage and modern creativity in both countries.
NYC Slang
fiber arts, thread game
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fiber artstextile artsfiber craftshandicraftsneedlework
Antonyms / Antônimos
industrial textile productionmass manufacturing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
artesanato têxtil
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Northeastern Brazil
artesanato têxtil / trabalhos manuais
Often combined with 'trabalhos manuais' due to strong artisanal traditions
São Paulo
artesanato têxtil / crafts têxteis
May use English borrowing in contemporary urban contexts
Portugal
ofícios têxteis / artes têxteis
Alternative term emphasizing traditional craft skills (ofícios)

Related Words

weavingembroideryknittingdyeingmacramétapestryquiltingloom

Related Idioms & Phrases

weave a story
lose the thread
cut from the same cloth
spin a yarn
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