The vocabulary used to describe crafts and textiles is rich, varied, specialized and often unfamiliar. This glossary has been conceived as a guide whose purpose is to provide as introductory survey over this very wide field. The explanation and or definition of the most commonly used terms are intended to furnish a preliminary insight into the subject in an attempt to facilitate a deeper understanding of this very complex and vast subject.

When combined with the Bibliography section it seeks to serve as a guide for further study.

Note:

1.	We will be adding on and updating this list regularly.
2.	Italicised terms within the text are defined further within the Glossary.
3.	Vernacular terms have been listed in red
4.	Do e-mail us if there are any terms that you need defined, or if there are any terms that you are able to define for us. This section can be searched by craft/keywords.