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The Swivel Weave is a weaving technique that incorporates a decorative element into the fabric by using small shuttles that insert additional weft thread around selected
The Swivel Weave is a weaving technique that incorporates a decorative element into the fabric by using small shuttles that insert additional weft thread around selected warp
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threads, while the main weft thread forms the fabric's structure. This method differs from the Plain weave, which lacks this decorative aspect.Origin
Swivel weaving has its origins in the Ming dynasties of China. During the Ming Dynasty, the weavers from Nanjing, particularly those specializing in cloudbrocade
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, honed their skills in the art of Swivel weaving and became masters of the technique.
Technique
Swivel weaving is a decorative technique that involves producing intricate designs on other weaves, such as a basic plain weave structure or satin. In Swivel weaving, the weft yarns are used to create patterns on the fabric. The weft threads are interlaced with the warp threads in a specific order to produce the desired pattern on the fabric. This technique is aided by the use of small auxiliary shuttles that hold and transport thecolorful
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threads
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* Thread (yarn), a kind of thin yarn used for sewing
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, in addition to the main fabric looming fly shuttle. These swivel shuttles are responsible for forming the designs, while the regular shuttle creates the base structure. Swivel weaving is characterized by minimal waste. Typically, contrasting colors were utilized for the designs. The Dotted Swiss is an example of a swivel weave, where dots may be formed on a sheer fabric.
Swivel weaving was superseded by more cost-effective methods for producing patterns on the surface of fabrics.
Lappet weave
In contrast to swivel weaving, which produces figures with extra weft yarns, lappet weaving employs additional warp yarns. Lappet weaving creates a similar type of weave design on one side, while swivel weaving differs by producing the design on both sides. Additionally, the method of fastening the design yarns in Lappet weaving results in the production of more robust fabrics compared to those produced through swivel weaving.See also
* YunjinReferences
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