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Weaving is a method of
fabric production in which
two distinct sets of yarns or
threads are interlaced at
right angles to form a fabric
or cloth.
Weaving is done by
intersecting the
longitudinal threads, the
warp, with the
transverse threads, the
weft,
Warp-
longitudinal
threads, the
Weft-
transverse
threads
The weft is
threaded
through
the warp
using a
"shuttle",
Shuttle, In the
weaving of cloth
a spindle-shaped
device used to
carry the
crosswise threads
(weft) through the
lengthwise
threads (warp).
Loom
A loom is a
device used to
weave cloth.
The basic purpose of
any loom is to hold the
warp threads under
tension to facilitate the
interweaving of the
weft threads.
The word "loom" is derived
from the Old English
"geloma" formed from ge-
(perfective prefix) and loma, a
root of unknown origin; this
meant utensil or tool of any
kind.
IKAT or IFUGAO
TEXTILE
Ikat is characterized
by diamond stripes
of white and red
stripes
Ikat or ikkat, is a style of
weaving that uses a resist
dyeing process similar to tie-
dye on either the warp or
weft before the threads are
woven to create a pattern or
design.
Ikat which means “to tie”
or “to bind” in the
Indonesian language has a
Philippine variant known
for its colors and striking
designs.
This ancient style of
weaving uses a resist dyeing
process similar to tie-dye
where the warp and/or the
weft yarns are dyed before
the fabric is woven on the
loom.
The result of this process is a
motif which is “blurred” in
appearance. This „cloudy‟
look comes from the slight
bleeding of the dyes into the
resist areas.
Types of Ikat Weaving
Warp Ikat