Editing Textile arts (section)

==Functions==

From early times, textiles have been used to cover the human body and protect it from the elements; to send [[social interaction|social cues]] to other people; to store, secure, and protect possessions; and to soften, insulate, and decorate living spaces and surfaces.{{sfn|Jenkins|2003|pp=1–6}}

The persistence of ancient textile arts and functions, and their elaboration for decorative effect, can be seen in a [[Jacobean era]] portrait of [[Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales]] by [[Robert Peake the Elder]] (<small>above</small>). The prince's [[capotain]] [[hat]] is made of felt using the most basic of textile techniques. His clothing is made of woven cloth, richly embroidered in [[silk]], and his [[stocking]]s are knitted. He stands on an [[oriental rug]] of [[wool]] which softens and warms the floor, and heavy [[curtain]]s both decorate the room and block cold drafts from the window. [[Goldwork (embroidery)|Goldwork embroidery]] on the [[tablecloth]] and curtains proclaim the status of the home's owner, in the same way that the felted fur hat, sheer [[linen]] [[shirt]] trimmed with [[reticella]] lace, and opulent [[embroidery]] on the prince's clothes proclaim his social position.<ref>For general discussion of textile techniques in this era and their significance, see {{harvnb|Arnold|2018}} and {{harvnb|Arnold|2009}}, as well as {{harvnb|Hearn|2010}}, throughout.</ref>