by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
In weaving, refers to the yarns that run across the loom, between the selvedges, under and over the warps, A quick memory jog to distinguish the direction of warp and weft is that ‘the weft runs left to right’. Of course it also runs from right to...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Just as the spider spins a gossamer web, in textiles this refers to any level of interweaving and interlacing that creates a structure, the weave. The world wide web of information exchange has re-defined the way we communicate and research, a new interactive...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
All weaves are based on three basic weaves: plain, satin and twill, all others are variations of these three. Including: barathea, basket, bombazine, cord, dogstooth, double ikat, end on end, faille, grenadine, herringbone, Highland...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Weaving essentially happens as a set of horizontal and of vertical yarns (or strips of other material) are interlaced and interlocked at right angles. Weaving has been a source of experiment, wonder, utility and livelihood for mankind since the beginning...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
A finish that makes materials look older than they are, which is a relatively new stylistic phenomenon, and perhaps a symbol of affluence–as we now have enough new furnishings in our homes, we want them to look settled and lived in, as though they have always...
