sprang sprang ancient method constructing fabric natural appearance similar unlike sprang constructed entirely warp threads archaeological evidence indicates sprang forms bear visible resemblance serve similar functions require different production techniques examples sprang unearthed early bronze age sprang entirely written records late nineteenth century archaeological finds generated interest europe museum examples sprang lace discoveries ancient examples prompted newer pieces subsequently sprang identified variety cultures traditions continents practice folk art waned twentieth century sprang traditions disappeared largely supplanted sprang technique principle sprang regarded practical application fiber manipulation techniques children game known cat cradle sprang preparing set warp threads rectangular frame pair beams generates fabric warp threads unlike textile production techniques add new rows end completed rows sprang works center group fibers material grows inward ends symmetrical halves maintain control center area structure sprang worked fibers hand rods sticks maintain appropriate fiber positions fiber manipulation fingers decorative patterns generated regular variations fiber crossings crossings accumulate beats material flat stick work continues material growing edges middle center band tight continue work completed fabric separated identical items permanently secured middle stabilize contrary twists traditions halves sprang severed cutting center sign sprang manufacture history uses english word sprang swedish origin spread southward mediterranean iron age possibly late bronze age earliest surviving example sprang hair net recovered denmark archaeological finds sprang fabric come later classical era early dark ages locations include norway fifth centuries switzerland egypt possibly second dynasty early roman sites use sprang archaeological ancient depictions period artwork sprang indigenous technique peoples south_america earliest known examples dating culture culture present day peru sprang noted middle_east north_america indigenous north american sprang includes wedding natural sprang makes suitable hair nets bags purposes material required sprang overlooked scholars late history according historian fact nineteenth century discovery sprang archaeological sites recognized separate distinct form museum objects classified lace correctly identified sprang following nearly simultaneous archaeological finds denmark egypt 1870s example sprang brought austria inspired management factory near vienna manufacture sprang fair included exhibit ancient sprang led renewed interest technique traditionally cultures practiced sprang produced written records manufacture use shortly paris exhibition living traditions sprang began documented 1890s ukrainian villagers identified practicing sprang manufacture women caps soon afterward local sprang production documented parts eastern_europe denmark local european traditions generally endured mid twentieth century sprang largely historical technique supplanted purposes later invention earliest known example dates century late eighteenth early nineteenth centuries military fashion decorative sprang silk known spain gained international popularity generals distinguishing rank fashion spread northern europe north_america george_washington wore red silk sprang year contemporary sprang study folk greece identifies long fringed belt constructed sprang rounded material length meters long wrapped multiple times worn interviews conducted 1980s found technique practiced elderly women regarded specialized skill worked pairs beams vocabulary special term correspond sprang referred descriptive phrases sticks weaving passing sheep wool hand spun drop dyed red blue black depending local custom belts custom traditional items worn women marriage onward associated fertility donned ritual occasions observes owned worn older women sprang technique survives traditional method making guatemala mexico colombia colombia making shopping bag known work locations generally performed sprang continue produced export variety international markets additionally sprang remains use making silk male female attire india pakistan village women use technique create colourful check designs handed generations finish ends work weaving technique hard twisted threads knot sprang long skirts worn traditionally women fashionable times ends hanging having colourful jewellery added sprang technique black traditionally women colourful ending fixed end found sale baby hanging fruit attempts retain traditional culture cultural craft centres sprang technique old textile arts passed young contemporary art employ sprang wall
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