The painting Plaza Mayor de Lima de los Reinos de el Peru, año de 1680, which is held in the collection of the Museo de América in Madrid, presents an idealized image of social interaction in the Plaza Mayor with its depiction of people from a variety of social groups. Little is known surrounding the painting’s commission, and recent scholarship focuses primarily on the colonial architecture within the image. This thesis seeks to shift the scholarly dialogue by examining the depictions of the female figures within the painting. As this thesis will argue, both the portrayal of the female figures in different modes of dress and the location of the figures within the painting document the ways in which distinctions in race and economic class were understood in seventeenth-century Lima. By analyzing the dress and the positioning of the figures, the interactions of Europeans, West Africans, indigenous and mixed raced persons are revealed.

The ancillary trades of the London based élite fashion industry are the focus of this practice-based research, which is founded in material culture studies. Hitherto these trades have not been the subject of any in depth scholarly work, and therefore this thesis seeks to make a contribution to knowledge by assessing and documenting their historical and contemporary application and significance; by examining and assessing the potential of laser technology to those trades that are concerned with embellishment; and by developing and applying a material culture framework to the execution and analysis of practice. The ancillary trades serve the material production of luxury fashion through the small scale, bespoke manufacturing of items such as artificial flowers and buttons; and the provision of specialist finishes such as bead-work, embroidery and pleating. These trades have developed little over the last century or more and most still involve varying degrees of skilled hand-making processes; but while their French counterparts are widely recognised as crafts, they remain an entity to which scant attention has been paid in assessments of either élite British fashion or of the crafts in Britain. Through a series of material culture analyses this research critically evaluates these trades, examining their contribution to the necessary distinction of historical and contemporary élite fashionable dress, and investigating the making practices and wider circumstances of key trades and practitioners. The contextual research not only situates the empirical practice-based case study in the field of interest but also is significant in informing the aesthetics and techniques invoked in practice. The potential of laser technology is investigated in the production of items of embellishment, alternatives to the more ubiquitous sequins, beads and faux jewels. Presented and critically evaluated within the thesis, the outcomes, a series of embellished textile proposals for the élite fashion industry, are hybrids of industrial process and hand-making techniques. Artefacts are central to this research. The interdisciplinary material culture theory and method of Jules David Prown, foregrounding the artefact as a repository of information, has been adopted for the contextual research and further developed in relation to the analysis of the objects that inform practice, while the outcomes of practice serve as material mnemonics in the retrieval of the intimacies of the making process. Referring to a range of associated literature, archival research and interview findings, the outcomes of the ancillary trades and of practice are examined in the aesthetic, cultural, technological, and socio-economic circumstances of their production and consumption.

M.A. / The purpose of this study is to document and build an econometric model of the demand in the South African Clothing industry. It is important to study the clothing industry because it is labour intensive and thus its growth and development could contribute positively toward eradicating the unemployment problem in South Africa. With globalization of world economies and South Africa being a signatory to the GATT/WTO, the implications for this industry are manifold. The opening chapter lists the problem statement, identifies the method of research utilised and the relevance of the study. Chapter two looks at demand theory, particularly with regard to the quantitative techniques involved in its estimation. It focusses on regression theory and the evaluation of results generated. The third chapter gives a background to the South African clothing industry, and touches on amongst others aspects of current importance such as trade reform, international best practice and the key issues the industry has to deal with. Chapter four looks at the econometrics aspects of the study. A near perfect forecast was obtained, which attests to the stability and superiority of the model which is presented. The main findings of this study are that it is supply considerations such as the wage bill, costs of inputs (eg textile materials) etc which play an important part in the survival and prosperity of the industry. It is also reveals the fact that low productivity levels could be easily and quickly rectified through the introduction of new organizational practices and human resource development, development of quick response relationships and training to support new organizational practices. The study further and finally asserts that, while trade reform could necessitate painful adjustments the industry could actually come out a stronger world player

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Johannesburg, 2017 / Introduction: Lycra compression garments have been documented as beneficial in affecting spasticity in children with cerebral palsy but there is little research on the use of Lycra compression garments in adults with neurological conditions. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of Lycra compression garments on motor function and functional use of the upper limb, in patients with stroke. Methods: A randomised control design with a control or intervention group was used. Both groups received routine upper limb rehabilitation while the experimental group also received a custom Lycra compression garment worn for a minimum of six hours a day. Results: Change between an initial assessment and assessment at six weeks, was measured on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery (FMA) and The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome Measure (DASH). While both groups had significant improvement in upper limb movement, statistically significant differences for change in total motor function, wrist and hand movement and coordination were found when the experimental group and the control group were compared. Small differences in measurements of pain, passive range of motion, sensation and functional use of the upper limb were found between the two groups. Conclusion: Results indicate that Lycra compression garments may be beneficial in facilitating the return of movement in the upper limb in individuals with stroke. / MT2017

Summary in Chinese. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong. / Bibliography: leaves 151-153.

Liu Chung Yan. / Thesis submitted in: September 2006. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 70-74). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.i / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.v / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.vi / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.viii / Chapter CHAPTER 1. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Woven Label --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2 --- Literature Review --- p.5 / Chapter 1.3 --- Objectives of the Research --- p.7 / Chapter CHAPTER 2. --- EXPERT LABEL PATTERN DESIGN SYSTEM --- p.10 / Chapter 2.1 --- Frame Based Expert System --- p.10 / Chapter 2.2 --- How the System Modify the Label --- p.13 / Chapter 2.3 --- System Operation --- p.15 / Chapter 2.4 --- Software Development - VLabel --- p.16 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Color Settings for the System --- p.17 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Generation of Label Template --- p.18 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Creating New Label from Label Template --- p.20 / Chapter 2.4.4 --- Other Editing Tools --- p.22 / Chapter 2.4.5 --- Font and Edge Library --- p.23 / Chapter 2.5 --- Application Examples of the VLabel software --- p.24 / Chapter CHAPTER 3. --- VIRTUAL LABEL SIMULATION --- p.28 / Chapter 3.1 --- Geometric Modeling of the Label --- p.29 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Geometric Modeling of Fabric Structure --- p.29 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Generation of the Geometric Model of the Label --- p.39 / Chapter 3.2 --- Deformation of the Label under the Deformation of Warp Yarns --- p.45 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Model of a Woven Cell --- p.45 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Analysis of the Stretched Warp Threads during the Weaving Process … --- p.50 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Analysis of the Warp Threads during the Relaxing Process --- p.51 / Chapter 3.3 --- Result of the Virtual Label Simulation --- p.52 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- CONCLUSIONS --- p.62 / APPENDIX I. DEFINITION OF CLASSES IN EXPERT SYSTEM --- p.63 / APPENDIX II.PUBLICATION LIST --- p.69 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.70

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An exploration of Chinese paper cutting technique in relation to body and clothing / Program: Konstnärligt masterprogram i mode- och textildesign

This work describes the process from sketch to functional textile. Starting points are thoughts about the transition from sketch to fabric, and the possibility to sketch before decisions are made about the quality of the final fabric. The first result of this study is the final product, a hand weaved clothing in thin wool that fulfils set demands. The second result is the knowledge that it is possible to make a purposeful sketch without knowing the final product. / Uppsatsnivå: C

This thesis examines the impact of e-Business in the B2B segment of the Supply Chain between UK retailers and Sri Lankan manufacturers in the apparel sector. The literature review explored four interrelated themes, two of them informed by an exploratory study. Research collating these four themes is scarce, especially in the apparel sector although there is considerable research on supply chain management and information sharing, which adopts a quantitative approach. However, there is a relative lack of qualitative research into behavioural issues. Based on the literature review, 12 main research questions were formulated. Following a qualitative, approach respondents in five Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers were interviewed in an explanatory study comprised of 35 interviews. An innate analytical framework consisting of themes, attributes and categories (TAC) was developed for data analysis. A conceptual model incorporating three category combinations was developed, disclosing internal, external and holistic reasons for ICT implementation. Analysis of the findings suggests that, more than speed of delivery, visibility of information is the main benefit facilitated by new ICT, compared with traditional methods. The findings indicate that security is the main concern and the main barrier is remote plant location for conducting e-Business. The data indicate that 80 per cent of investigated companies do not have an appropriate level of ICT capability. Moreover, a manufacturer’s communication capability and information sharing are mainly decided by the dependency on the lead firm. Manufacturers that deal with multiple lead firms experience compatibility problems due to the lack of a hybrid system. Manufacturers also need to set realistic expectations for a communication system and employee motivation should be included in the evaluation criteria. In conclusion, building a few longer-term relationships, including an information sharing policy is considered crucial for achieving the true potential of e-Business.