Handmade carpets have been made throughout the history of civilization. Some of the oldest carpets discovered date back to the 7th century B.C.… Read more...
Persian Carpet Weaving
Garment V Neck Shaping on Loom
During a visit to the British Museum, I noticed an ancient textile that had a V-Neck shape. On closer inspection it looked like the neckline had been shaped on the loom.… Read more...
Raanu Weaving
A Raanu is a traditional Finnish and Saami style of handwoven wall hanging. A Raanu is a weft-faced weave, that is woven in a modified tabby weave using a cotton or linen rug warp yarn.… Read more...
A Weaver’s Poem
To Suzanne
On the loom a warp
The weft to yet be woven
threads to be chosen
In time,
the colours vivid
on display
Yet colour blind
I couldn’t see
the form you were weaving
At last
the artwork left to God
I seek another view
I touch the fabric
silky soft strength
yielding, yet tightly woven
A handsome cloth
By Soili
A Poem that was written by a friend of mine – for her daughter
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… Read more... Rya Rug Yarn Calculations
Rya Rug – How Much Yarn?
How much yarn do you need to weave the pile for a rya rug? To answer this question, you will need to know:
1 – How long do you want the pile of the rya rug to be?… Read more...
Rya Rug Stitching Instructions
Rya Rug Stitching Instructions
The Finnish Rya is made of knotted wool(with about a 1 – 1.5 inch pile), tied to a handwoven fabric backing.… Read more...
