weaving

     

Weaving is an ancient textile art an craft that involves placing two sets of threads or yarn called the warp and weft of the loom and turning them into cloth. This cloth can be plain (in one color or a simple pattern), or it can be woven in decorative or artistic designs, including tapestries.

Trivia about weaving

  • Warp, weft & woof are 3 terms used in this process
  • Cotton fresh from this process on looms is called "grey goods" & has to be sent for bleaching
  • John Kay's flying shuttle, a device used in this craft, was an important step toward automating the process

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