Weaving

Dating back to 5000 B.C.


Weaving is the artform used to create fabric and textiles.

Assignment

You will review the website and answer the questions below. These questions are to be submitted to your google classroom in a google doc.

  1. What is different about the technique described on the website than what you have created in your practice weave?

  2. What are the two threads called?

  3. What is the device called that is used to weave fabric?

  4. What are the three basic types of weaves?

  5. What is a loom with peddles called?

  6. What did this peddled loom provide as a benefit?

  7. What were used as fabrics during Colonial times?

  8. What was the name of the machine John Kay invented?

  9. What did this machine provide?

  10. Search weaving as an artform and add an image of your favorite weaved piece.