Card or tablet woven edgings have been used in Finnish and Sami textiles since ancient times. – Textile fragments have been found in Viking Age textiles of Finland.… Read more...
Qasr Abrim Garment: V-Neck
Qasr Abrim Garment: V-Neck Shaping on a Loom
As I wander through the numerous museums in and around London, and view the exhibits and artifacts , I see lots of intricate pottery in the collections.… Read more...
Tapestry Woven Cushion
These pillows were woven on the loom using a double width weaving technique. The centre of each pillow was also woven on the loom, with a variety of techniques: clasped weft, tapestry, and leno lace.… Read more...
Verulamium Spindles and Looms
Verulamium was a Roman city near St. Albans. Today, the Verulamium museum has an impressive collection of artifacts found in the area, including many spinning and weaving tools.… Read more...
Lord of the Rings Costumes
Even today, in this age of computer animation and technology, handweavers play a significant role in the motion picture industry.
Handweavers are able to make small production runs and produce fabrics that have unique structure, colour and design.… Read more...
Linen weaving
I love linen. Here are a few photos of some fabulous handwoven linen towels that were recently sent to me by Maureen.… Read more...