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WEAVING:
Weaving is the process of weaving fibers
together to create fabric or cloth. Weaving
is most commonly done on a loom to hold
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the thread or yarn, but it can also be done
by hand.
Tools and raw materials.
➢ Pit loom: Weaving is historically done on pit looms, and a number of
diverse procedures are developed and implemented using interlocking
techniques and extra weft figuring.
➢ SHUTTLE: The shuttle is used in the weaving process to move the
thread back and forth along the long strands.
➢ SHAFT is the metallic frame in the loom that holds the warp threads.
➢ REED ATTACHED ONE: It is used to divide and arrange the warp
strings, direct shuttle movement across the weaving frame, and press
the weft.
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