Digitization and recognition of Jacquard cards for textile design preservation

[EN] This paper introduces an advanced, structured approach to preserving textile design, specifically targeting the intricate silk motifs woven using Jacquard machines in the textile industry. Traditional Jacquard machines utilize perforated cards, where specific hole patterns guide needle movement...

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Autores: Marc Rodas Lorente, Robes Martin, Elena, España Boquera, Salvador|||0000-0002-0335-9997, Castro-Bleda, Maria Jose|||0000-0003-1001-8258
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Repositorio:RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/232704
Acceso en línea:https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/232704
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Silk textile industry
Jacquard cards
Computer vision
Hough transform
Digitization
Textile Heritage
Culture preservation
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Sumario:[EN] This paper introduces an advanced, structured approach to preserving textile design, specifically targeting the intricate silk motifs woven using Jacquard machines in the textile industry. Traditional Jacquard machines utilize perforated cards, where specific hole patterns guide needle movements to create complex designs. Due to deterioration over time, these cards need replacement to maintain design integrity, making digitization essential for preserving cultural heritage. To address this need, we developed a multi-step, computer vision-based method that extracts design information from images of these Jacquard cards. The process involves 1) segmenting each card from images, 2) identifying and locating hole patterns, 3) refining hole detection through interpolation and statistical validation, and 4) post-processing for error detection and correction. This results in highly accurate, vectorized digital files, which can be replicated using laser technology to produce new cards. Additionally, an algorithm generates corresponding fabric patterns directly from the digital designs. This systematic approach not only facilitates the preservation and replication of historic silk motifs but also supports ongoing innovation in textile design.