Far from being drudgery, weaving without a machine is, for many Indians, a route to emancipation and financial independence In the West, hand-weaving is a relic for museums, crafts fairs, and people ...

The loom is made out of a wooden fruit crate and popsicle sticks. There are twenty four (24) popsicle sticks attached to a wooden bar at the top of the loom. Each stick has a hole in it with a piece ...

Adding handmade weaving to the list was not an easy task. Among the conditions negotiated was that it should have an economic value on those who practice it On Wednesday, UNESCO included the Egyptian ...

If there is a craft common to all of Southeast Asia, it is the craft of weaving. The baskets, mats and the fabrics of this region have all been part of the culture for thousands of years. Their ...

Computers attached to wooden Industrial Revolution-style looms are transforming home hand weavers into savvy professionals. For years hobbyists would weave rugs or scarves for Christmas presents, but ...

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