RELATED SEARCHES
Sponsored Weaving Results:
Weaving: Looms, Rugs, Blankets, Threads And Basket Weaving
By:
Published: September 17, 2007
The hobby of weaving can be dated back to 5000 BC, when beautiful tapestries were found in the Neolithic Era. This pastime continued becoming popular throughout centuries, traveling all over the world and becoming a popular hobby in many different communities. As the years have passed, weaving has made its way into the industrial world with machines making thousands of woven products a day.
Yet even with the high demand and popularity of these items, weaving still remains a favorite hobby for many.
Weaving can be done by virtually anyone, but it requires skill in order to accomplish something worthwhile. The process consists of taking two pieces of thread or yarn and weaving them into the loom. One thread is wrapped around a spool while the other thread moves up and down. There are many difficult techniques that require skill in order to produce tapestries and products with many colors and specialized designs. Most woven products are made from silk, plain or twill threads. Each of these threads also comes in numerous different colors by the choice of the weaver. A very critical part of the weaving process is the looms, seeing as weaving would not be possible without them. Looms come in many different forms and sizes, such as the handloom, frame loom and power loom. Of all the choices, the standard choice in weaving has been the wooden loom.
Basket weaving is one of the most popular activities. Some baskets have been found in the Middle East that date as far back as 7,000 years ago and 12,000 years ago for those found in Egypt . There are four main types involved with basket weaving: coiled, plaiting, twining and wicker. In today's society, woven baskets are found all over in different sizes, shapes and styles.
Rugs and blankets are also very popular weaving products. There are about 10 steps in weaving rugs to ensure it is done properly, and each one must be done with precision. Weaving blankets is not as complicated, but they are a much more popular item with people who weave as a hobby. Many grandmothers will shower their grandchildren with hand-woven sheaths, covered with the baby's name and other infant-style pieces. Native Americans were well known for their weaving abilities, especially for these creations. Each of their products had so much detail, color and accuracy that it was almost incredible to believe that such beauty was possible.
While weaving is an ancient tradition, it has now made a solid imprint in today's society. With all the different products, techniques and skills, one of the world's favorite hobbies is becoming somewhat of a talent.
Sources:
"Basket Weaving." Wikipedia. 12 Sept. 2007. Wikimedia. 14 Sept. 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketry.
Carol, Rak. "The Weaving of a Rug." Fiber Art. Dec. 2002. Fiber Art. 14 Sept. 2007 http://www.wearfiberart.com/fiberart_info/rug_weav ing_demo.html.
"Weaving." Wikipedia. 13 Sept. 2007. Wikimedia. 14 Sept. 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weaving.
Weaving can be done by virtually anyone, but it requires skill in order to accomplish something worthwhile. The process consists of taking two pieces of thread or yarn and weaving them into the loom. One thread is wrapped around a spool while the other thread moves up and down. There are many difficult techniques that require skill in order to produce tapestries and products with many colors and specialized designs. Most woven products are made from silk, plain or twill threads. Each of these threads also comes in numerous different colors by the choice of the weaver. A very critical part of the weaving process is the looms, seeing as weaving would not be possible without them. Looms come in many different forms and sizes, such as the handloom, frame loom and power loom. Of all the choices, the standard choice in weaving has been the wooden loom.
Basket weaving is one of the most popular activities. Some baskets have been found in the Middle East that date as far back as 7,000 years ago and 12,000 years ago for those found in Egypt . There are four main types involved with basket weaving: coiled, plaiting, twining and wicker. In today's society, woven baskets are found all over in different sizes, shapes and styles.
Rugs and blankets are also very popular weaving products. There are about 10 steps in weaving rugs to ensure it is done properly, and each one must be done with precision. Weaving blankets is not as complicated, but they are a much more popular item with people who weave as a hobby. Many grandmothers will shower their grandchildren with hand-woven sheaths, covered with the baby's name and other infant-style pieces. Native Americans were well known for their weaving abilities, especially for these creations. Each of their products had so much detail, color and accuracy that it was almost incredible to believe that such beauty was possible.
While weaving is an ancient tradition, it has now made a solid imprint in today's society. With all the different products, techniques and skills, one of the world's favorite hobbies is becoming somewhat of a talent.
Sources:
"Basket Weaving." Wikipedia. 12 Sept. 2007. Wikimedia. 14 Sept. 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketry.
Carol, Rak. "The Weaving of a Rug." Fiber Art. Dec. 2002. Fiber Art. 14 Sept. 2007 http://www.wearfiberart.com/fiberart_info/rug_weav ing_demo.html.
"Weaving." Wikipedia. 13 Sept. 2007. Wikimedia. 14 Sept. 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weaving.
Featured Weaving Products:
