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Credit Code and Name
CRS0009 AREA C: PATTERN WEAVING
Session
Spring - Summer
Course Description
During the practical session, students should acquire the basic skills involved in simple tapestry weaving specifically to be in a position to practise on their own.

The practical session is organised in the following manner:


• Preparation of a weaving frame
• Preparation of the warp (use of cotton thread)
• Application of basic tabby weave (creation of weft using wool)
• Execution of weaving technique and pattern
• Finishing touches of the weaving sample
• The last two hours will be dedicated to techniques of stitching and the different types of stitches
Materials
Material provided by student:
One ordinary fork,
One pair of flat sewing scissors,
1 sewing needle for cotton thread,
1 reel of coloured cotton thread,
1 piece of cotton material (23cm x 30cm),
6 drawing pins
Material provided by Institute:
Small-scale looms,
Reels of cotton thread (for warp threads),
5g or 50g balls of wool (as many contrasting colours as possible),
Lecture Notes
  1. Weaving Instructions
  2. Handout
Assignments
  1. Area C textile Practical 1
  2. Area C textile Practical 2
Further Reading

Weaving Technique and Production, 1999

Archaeology and Anatolian Slit Tapestry Weaving, 1998

Basic Tapestry Weaving Technique, 2000

Adorabella: The History of French Tapestry

Tapestry