weft
Crosses the warp
Weft is the horizontal threads woven through the vertical warp threads on a loom.
The warp provides structure; the weft creates the fabric's pattern and texture.
The term extends metaphorically to anything interwoven: the weft of social connections, threads woven into the weft of daily life.
Bend from true form
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- loomFabric-making frame
- heddleLoom thread guide
- treadleFoot-operated lever
beam · bobbin · selvedge · reed · beater · filling · pick · shed
Twisted strand for crafts
- threadFiber for stitching
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
wool · linen · fabric · cloth · material · crosswise · horizontal · grain
Raised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
jacquard · tweed · plaid · stripe · check · basketweave · honeycomb · waffle
Manual textile creation
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- backstrapBody-anchored weaving device
- table loomSmall frame for weaving fabric
- weaverThread-interlacing craftsperson
artisan · handmade · traditional · folk · fiber arts · textile art
warp
Bend from true form
treadle · beam · bobbin · selvedge · reed · beater · filling · pick · shed · interlacing
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
cotton · wool · linen · fabric · cloth · material · crosswise · horizontal · grain · texture
brocade
Raised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
houndstooth · jacquard · tweed · plaid · stripe · check · basketweave · honeycomb · waffle · ribbed
handweaving
Manual textile creation
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- backstrapBody-anchored weaving device
- table loomSmall frame for weaving fabric
weaver · artisan · handmade · traditional · folk · fiber arts · textile art
interlacing
Crossing and recrossing alternately
- over-underBet on point totals
- insertionPlacing something within
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
picking · throwing · passing · tensioning · selvage · floating · binding · cramming · spacing · layering
- basketrybasket, baskets, basketmaker, basketry, wicker basket
- weaving termswarp, shuttle, reed, beater, shed
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- weavingloom, looms, power looms, warp, shuttle