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Tapestry Weaving Basics
Jack Lenor Larsen describes tapestry as having “a pliable plane, with a forgiving surface which ages slowly and gracefully….it has far broader ranges of material, scale, pattern, and expression than any other medium.”… Read more...
Mohair Weaving
What is Mohair?
Mohair, prized for its brilliant colour and sheen, is known as the diamond fibre.
Mohair dates back to the biblical times and the garments of the wise men were probably made of this fibre.… Read more...
Double Twist Leno Lace
FI – Pitsikangas
Double Twist Leno Lace
This is a continuation of the previous article on weaving Leno Lace Pickup
Leno Lace Pickup
FI – Pitsikangas
Leno lace weaving is a type of pick-up weave that is popular in Finland. I remember as a child, seeing table runners and other linens and wondering how the threads were twisted to make the numerous designs.… Read more...
Ikat Weaving
Ikat Weaving
What is Ikat? Ikat is a precision dye technique that can create elaborate patterns in woven cloth. In ikat weaving, the design is done by careful dyeing of the warp and weft.… Read more...