Textiles
This technique, often used in textile design, involves tying parts of fabric before dyeing to create patterns
tie-dye (or resist dyeing)
This college at NC State focuses on education in materials and is renowned worldwide
Wilson College of Textiles
In Mexican tradition, this festive 15th birthday celebration marks a girl’s transition into womanhood
quinceañera
This fabric, made from the fibers of a plant commonly grown in the South, became the backbone of the American textile industry
Cotton
The year NC State was founded
1887
This traditional holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors the memory of loved ones who have passed away
Día de los Muertos
This term describes the ability of a polymer to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking
elasticity
This was the first name of NC State
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
In many Latin American countries, this traditional dance is known for its stomping steps and colorful skirts, especially in Mexico
folklórico
This fiber, derived from wood pulp, is known for being a semi-synthetic alternative to cotton
rayon
This live wolf-like mascot, which represents NC State athletics, is known as “Tuffy"
(breed)
Tamaskan dog
This traditional Brazilian martial art, disguised as a dance, was developed by African slaves
capoeira
This colorful cloth, woven by indigenous Latin American communities, is used in garments and often features intricate patterns
huipil
NC State’s mascot, the "Wolfpack," represents the university’s competitive spirit and was first used in this decade
1920s
This ancient Andean festival, still celebrated in Peru and Bolivia, honors the sun god Inti
Inti Raymi