The warp-weighted loom uses a system of holding the warp threads parallel under tension by tying them in small bunches to weights made of stone, pottery or metal. From the beginning of Western history ...

Patola sarees from Patan, Gujarat, are celebrated worldwide for their exquisite craftsmanship and cultural significance.

The warp-weighted loom has been used since about 7000 BCE It is not a specialized loom and can be used to weave many things, including blankets and clothing. The most commonly used materials for ...

Dealing with the warp and the weft of it all isn’t easy, as [Fraens] discovered with this build. The main idea with weaving is to raise alternate warp threads, which run with the length of the ...

Loom weaving, in its most basic form, is a method of creating fabric by interweaving two sets of threads, the warp threads ...

The exhibition Vibrant Traditions has opened at Norway House in Minneapolis, showcasing some of the best Midwest talent in ...