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The Development of Indian Silk: A wealth of opportunities
Sanjay Sinha
Provides an overview of the techno-economic issues in the production of silk in India, examines the development impact of the activity and suggests strategies for strengthening its contribution to rural development.
ISBN 1853390178, (ITP), 1990, 128pp, £14.95,

Dyeing and Printing: A handbook
John Foulds
The text and line drawings describe chemical dyeing and printing techniques as they apply to small-scale operations, and how to plan for small-scale production.(Published in the Small-scale Textiles series).
ISBN 1853390283, (ITP), 1989, 48pp, £7.50,

Fabric Manufacture: A handbook
Alan Newton
Aimed at small, rural communities this book offers an introduction to simple methods of making textile fabrics which are used throughout the world. Includes sections on weaving, knitting, fibre entanglement, lace-making, braiding and knotting (Published in the Small-scale Textiles series).
ISBN 1853391336, (ITP), 1993, 52pp, £7.50,

Medical and Hygiene Textile Production: A handbook
Allison Mathews and Martin Hardingham
This handbook offers basic information on all levels of manufacture and small-scale production of medical and hygiene textiles including gauze, cotton wool, bandages, sanitary towels and nappies. Topics range from processing raw materials to packaging (Published in the Small-scale Textiles series).
ISBN 1853392111, (ITP), 1994, 56pp, £7.50,

Plant Fibre Processing: A handbook
Cyril Jarman
This is the last of the Small-scale Textiles series and covers the pre-spinning processes which make plant fibres suitable for textile manufacture. The book includes not only familiar plant fibres such as cotton, sisal and jute, but also less well known fibres from plants such as Himalayan nettle, pineapple leaf and kenaf, which are of great value to small communities where they are used for both utilitarian and decorative purposes. As well as extraction and other pre-spinning processes, there is background information on the growing areas, soil and climatic requirements and methods of harvesting, and details of equipment suppliers and sources of further information.
ISBN 1853393851, (ITP), 1998, 64pp, £7.50,

Sericulture and Silk Production: A handbook
Prabha Shekar and Martin Hardingham
This book describes the stages of mulberry bush growing, silkworm egg production, silkworm rearing, silk cocoon reeling and silk fabric production. Ideal for fieldworkers, development agencies and those starting small-scale manufacture or attempting to improve or extend manufacture (Published in the Small-scale Textiles series).
ISBN 1853393177, (ITP), 1995, 55pp, £7.50,

Yarn Preparation: A handbook
John Iredale
This book describes the post-spinning processes prior to fabric manufacture, such as yarn doubling, winding and warping (Published in the Small-scale Textiles series).
ISBN 1853390429, (ITP), 1992, 48pp, £7.50,