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Textile & Handloom Exercise 1.5.46
Shawl Weaving Artisan - Weaving and Designing

Interpreting different weaves from fabric samples

Objectives : At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• analyse and interpret different weaves, their structure, texture and pattern.

Requirements

Tools/Equipment’s/Instruments
• 4-shaft loom - 1 No. • Measuring tape - 1 No.
• Warp threads - 1 No. • Pencil - 1 No.
• Weft thread - 1 No. • Sharpener - 1 No.
• Reed - 1 No. • Eraser - 1 No.
• Heddles - 1 No. • Magnifying glass - 1 No.
• Scissor - 1 No.
PROCEDURE

Step 1: Examine the fabric samples Step 2: Identify the weave type

1 Hold each fabric sample up to the light to observe its 1 Use a magnifying glass to examine the fabric’s
texture and density. weaves structure.
2 Run your hand over the fabric to feel its texture and 2 Count the number of shafts and picks per repeat to
smoothness. determine the weave type.
3 Look for any distinctive features, such as diagonal 3 Write all the observations in the below mentioned
lines or patterns. table no.1.
Table 1

Sample Weave structure Texture Picks per repeat No. of shafts
1
2

3
Step 3: Weave a Sample Step 4: Analyze and Compare

1 Set up your loom with the same yarn and weave type 1 Examine the woven sample’s texture, density, and
as the fabric sample. pattern.
2 Weave a small sample of the fabric, paying attention 2 Compare the woven sample to the original fabric
to the tension and thread count. sample, noting any differences or similarities.
3 Compare the woven sample to the original fabric
sample.

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