traditional weaving
Ancient textile art
Traditional weaving is the craft of interlacing threads on a loom using methods passed down through generations, often by hand rather than machine.
It typically involves techniques, patterns, and materials specific to a particular culture or region: traditional weaving in Guatemala uses backstrap looms, She learned traditional weaving from her grandmother.
The phrase emphasizes continuity with historical practice, distinguishing handcraft from industrial textile production.
- loomFabric-making frame
- ikatResist-dye textile patterning
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- fabricWoven or knit material
- woolSheared animal fiber
warp and weft · Persian carpets · woven blanket · heddle · treadle · foot pedal · artisanal crafts · silk · bobbin · shuttle · flying shuttle · indigo dye · natural dyes · reed · natural fibers · cotton · twining · spindle
- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections
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- ethnic textileskente, ikat, kilim, mola, brocade
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- tapestry worldtapestries, textile art, fiber art, wall hangings, looms
- regional clothing manufacturefolk costumes, ethnic clothing, national costumes, handcrafted garments, embroidery