Weaving in the Modern World.
Exploring the art of weaving with unexpected materials and techniques.
January: PATTERN PLAY
Hello makers,
Today we’re all about weaving—an art form based on pattern and repetition. Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world, and for good reason—it’s practical, purposeful, and endlessly creative as you’ll see below.
According to Wikipedia [parts in square brackets are my words]:
Weaving is a method of textile production [not always] in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads [not always] are interlaced at right angles [not always] to form a fabric or cloth [I think you know what I’m going to say here].
I first learned to weave with natural materials at Rekindle. It was such a great experience and quite incredible to make a useable basket, even if it is a little wobbly and wonky, it holds apples perfectly well!
But today I want to show how creative you can be with weaving by sharing the incredible work of weavers and artists from around the world.
Enjoy.
Weaving With Paper:
Weaving With Knitting:
Unconventional Tapestries:
Woven Ceramics:
Basket Weaving:
So much weavy goodness, I’m in love! We might even have to do an entire months theme on weaving, what do you think?
Anyway, as always please share with your creative loved ones and send me a message if there is anything you’d like to see on Seek To Make this year :)
Happy making,
Esta
There are so many beautiful examples for weaving in your article Esta. I loved Michelle Robinson's wall hanging using French knitting. As a young girl I can remember making long coils of knitting using a wooden cotton reel with nails in it (giving my age away here) but it was fun and who would've thought it could turn into such a delightful wall hanging.