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Ancestral weavings

Ancestral weavings.

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Ancestral weavings

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  1. Ancestral weavings Weaving is a method of fabric production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth. The other methods are knitting, lace making, felting, and braiding or plaiting. The longitudinal threads are called the warp and the lateral threads are the weft or filling. The method in which these threads are inter woven affects the characteristics of the cloth.

  2. Weaving has been done around the globe for generations • From Egypt to contemporary times

  3. What has weaving been used for? • Rugs • Clothing • Art

  4. Types of weaves & materials • Plain weave • Twill weave • Satin weave Fibers used: • Natural fibers: animal, vegetable, mineral • Synthetics: cellulose, mineral, polymer

  5. Where do you think weavers get their cultural imagery for their work?

  6. How do you see your personal cultural imagery portrayed? LET’S BRAINSTORM! WHAT WORDS AND ICONS COME TO MIND WHEN YOU LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS?

  7. How to create a simple weave: 1-ADD WARP YARNS 2-WEAVE WEFT YARNS 3-ADD EMBELLISHMENTS AS YOU WEAVE 4-CUT TAPESTRY OFF THE LOOM 5-TIE OFF FRINGED ENDS

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