Silk is produced by which creature?
AnswerThe silkworm
Silk comes from the cocoons spun by silkworms, the caterpillars of the silk moth.
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The basics
The criss-cross plaid patterns linked with Scottish clans are called what?
AnswerTartan
Tartans are woven patterns of crossing stripes, many associated with Scottish clans and regions.
Going deeper
The paisley pattern is named after a town in which country?
AnswerScotland
The teardrop motif came from Persia and India, but it was named after Paisley, Scotland, where it was widely woven.
On a color wheel, colors directly opposite each other are called what?
AnswerComplementary
Complementary colors like blue and orange sit opposite each other and create strong contrast.
Linen fabric is made from which plant?
AnswerFlax
Linen is woven from fibers in the stems of the flax plant.
Expert level
The word 'denim' is thought to come from 'serge de Nîmes', after a town in which country?
AnswerFrance
Denim is traditionally traced to serge de Nîmes, a sturdy fabric from Nîmes in southern France.
Work pants patented in the US in 1873 were reinforced at stress points with what?
AnswerCopper rivets
The 1873 patent covered metal rivets at pocket corners, the origin of riveted blue jeans.
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