WEAVING VOCABULARY

A frame (or machine) on which weaving is done

• Warp

• Weft

• Loom

• Yarn

The horizontal threads which are woven across the warp.

• Loom

• Warp

• Weft

• Fringe

The vertical threads which form the base of the weaving.

• Loom

• Weaving

• weft

• Warp

A design or motif that is regularly repeated

• Fiber

• Warp

• Pattern

• Weft

A long thin thread or material like wool or cotton.

• Fringe

• Fiber

• Loom

• Weft

A simple weave where the weft alternates over one and under one warp end

• Yarn

• Tapestry

• Basic Weaving

• Weft

A handwoven textile or cloth weave, commonly figured, and used as a wall hanging,

• Tapestry

• Weft

• Yarn Painting

• Warp

a technique that differs from other forms of weaving in having no weft, or horizontal threads, carried the full width of the fabric.

• Basic Weaving

• Fiber

• Tapestry

• Weft

stick, fork or comb used to tightly pack the weft threads.

• Beat In

• Yarn

• Tabby

• Beater

An ornamental boarder of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.

• Tapestry

• Shuttle

• Fringe

• Fiber