02293cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500560014326400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550801340041652013250055053400450187565300400192085600430196044393UtSlPG20260610134023.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aWilliams, Leonard,d1871-14aThe Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume 3 (of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-12-10  aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Jens Nordmann, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)  a"The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume 3" by Leonard Williams is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume, part of a larger series, explores the rich tradition of textile arts in Spain, particularly during the medieval period when the influence of Moorish culture flourished. The focus is on various textile crafts including silk production, embroidery, lace, and tapestry, shedding light on the artistic techniques and cultural significance behind them.  At the start of the book, the author introduces the development of textile crafting in Spain, tracing its roots predominantly to the Moorish influence which began after the subjugation of the Visigoths. Notably, cities like Almería, Granada, and Málaga emerged as centers of textile manufacturing, producing luxurious silks and intricate fabrics that became highly sought after. The text emphasizes the high regard for textile crafts in medieval Spain, noting the prevalence of strict regulations surrounding their production, as well as the social implications of fabric quality and style among different classes. This opening lays the groundwork for a broader exploration of Spain's textile heritage and its cultural intersections with other societies over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDecorative arts -- Spain -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44393