Weave Collection

How Navajo Indian Rugs are made - USA Date: circa 1930s

Woven fabric, SEM
Woven fabric fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of synthetic fibres woven to form clothes. Nylon and polyester are common synthetic clothing materials

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Navajo blanket, beadwork, turquoise necklace, silver & turquoise belt buckle, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl. PR

Helston Cornwall Furry
THE FLORAL DANCE takes place during Furry day at Helston, Cornwall At noon, couples in evening wear dance between the houses to bring the occupiers good luck

Advert for Gorringes womens dyed fox collar coat 1937
Furness. Original coat in fancy weave woolen with handsome collar and flounce of dyed fox. Date: 1937

France, Auvergne Region, Haute-Loire Department. Since the 15th Century, Le Puy en Velay has been the historic center of handmade lacemaking in France

Jacquard loom, 1880s
Woman worker using a mechanized Jacquard loom, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illlustration

Amoskeag Corporation, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Weave room in No. 11 Mill (a textile mill) of the Amoskeag Corporation, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. Date: 1911

Carpets hanging outside shop in the medina, Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Africa, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Jao Reserve, Tubu Tree. Colorful camp staff made reed baskets

Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM
Plaster antiseptic pad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antiseptic pad on a plaster. Magnification: x16 at 6x7cm size

James Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny
5311928 James Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny. The spinning jenny is a multi-spindle spinning frame)

An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century
5311429 An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The production of the worsted, 1850
3479652 The production of the worsted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the production of the worsted: drawing in the warp for weaving. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A foot treadle floor loom, from the magazine The World and His Wife, pub.1907
3502688 A foot treadle floor loom, from the magazine The World and His Wife, pub.1907; (add.info.: A foot treadle floor loom, from the magazine The World and His Wife)

An engraving depicting a fly shuttle used in power looms. Top: shuttle. Bottom
5311548 An engraving depicting a fly shuttle used in power looms. Top: shuttle. Bottom: shuttle in its "shed" showing the device for throwing it from right to left

A weaving shed fitted with power looms
5310007 A weaving shed fitted with power looms; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a weaving shed fitted with power looms driven, via shafts, by steam engines)

Fishermen weaving fishing nets
Sudipta Chakraborty

Woman's dress, Europe, white cotton plain weave (muslin) with cutwork and cotton embroidery, c.1830. Bonnet: c.1830; Bag: 1800-1825; Shoes: 1830-1840

Coverlet Detail, c. 1942. Creator: Annie L. Vaughn
Coverlet Detail, c. 1942

Coverlet Detail, c. 1941. Creator: Miriam Y. Solomon
Coverlet Detail, c. 1941

Knitted Waterfall - Crochet
Vertigo Artography

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

The Net !
Sorin Onisor

Peru, Sacred valley, detail of looming machine processing alpaca wool
2040-210213-01

Nautical rope

The scene at Minskip near Boroughbridge, north of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England in the old house of Mr and Mrs Booth. Under the original old beams, they and two girl assistants work at their looms

Children weave in and out of scores of giant cones as they roll bike tyres around a rice processing plant, Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

South America, Peru, Cusco. A Quechua woman with a llama in traditional dress - wearing a montera hat, a pollera skirt made from bayeta weave-wear

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Looms in a factury in the Kente weavers village

interweave
Linda Wride

Mohammadreza Momeni

Foad Mirzaie

Textile fragments. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450)
Textile fragments. There were different types of textiles qualities. During the Inca period, the finest was cumbi, made with vicuna. Central coast. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450). Peru

Courtaulds Courgette Advertisement
An advertisement for Courtaulds Ltd, promoting Courgette, a very dainty crepe fabric with full surface weave. Image shows a stylish woman at a formal gathering with the quotation Joan dear

CAMEL (BEWICK)
Camelus bactrianus : you can drink its milk, ride it, use it to transport your merchan- -dise - and when it dies you can eat it and weave its hair into clothing or furnishings. Date: 1790

The Douglas Tartan. Date: circa 1902

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Pair of Pockets, 1720-40 (linen)
2632489 Pair of Pockets, 1720-40 (linen) by English School, (18th century); 41x28 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489)
4473197 Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489)
4473196 Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Detail of an animal pulling a cart, from a tapestry found with the Oseberg ship (textile)
KND176631 Detail of an animal pulling a cart, from a tapestry found with the Oseberg ship (textile) by Viking, (9th century); Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, Norway

DDE-90031960
Europe, Ireland, Avoca. Wool Blankets at Avoca Handweavers Mill, County Wicklow. Date: 16/11/2006

Woven mat (textile)
LIT389564 Woven mat (textile) by Filipino School; Photo © Luca Tettoni; Filipino, out of copyright

Khmer Ikat fabric (textile)
LIT389557 Khmer Ikat fabric (textile) by Cambodian School; (add.info.: Ikat or Ikkat is the method of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either warp or weft fibres;)

Hand-woven Ikat, Rote and Savu (cotton)
LIT389577 Hand-woven Ikat, Rote and Savu (cotton) by Indonesian School; (add.info.: from the Regent Collection; Ikat or Ikkat is the method of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to)

Detail of a ceremonial costume from south Sumatra (gold & metallic thread)
LIT389571 Detail of a ceremonial costume from south Sumatra (gold & metallic thread) by Indonesian School; (add.info.: from the Regent Collection; ); Photo © Luca Tettoni; Indonesian

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"Weave: A Tapestry of Artistry and Tradition" From the vibrant Southwest to the enchanting landscapes of Africa, weaving has been an integral part of human culture for centuries. One such example is found in the heartland of America, where Navajo Indian Rugs are meticulously crafted. These woven fabrics showcase the rich heritage and craftsmanship of American Indian art. In Helston, Cornwall, a furry tradition takes center stage as locals don their finest attire during the annual Flora Dance. Adorned with colorful flowers and ribbons, this celebration brings together communities in a display of unity. Traveling back in time to 1937 France, an advertisement for Gorringes women's dyed fox collar coat captures the elegance and luxury associated with weaving. The intricate patterns reflect the mastery achieved by artisans from Auvergne Region's Haute-Loire Department since the 15th century. The invention of Jacquard loom in the 1880s revolutionized textile production worldwide. Amoskeag Corporation in Manchester, New Hampshire embraced this innovation, propelling them into becoming a leading force in fabric manufacturing. Venturing into Essaouira's medina in Morocco reveals carpets hanging outside shops like works of art on display. Each thread tells a story rooted deep within North African traditions—a testament to Africa's enduring influence on global weaving practices. Journeying further south to Botswana's Okavango Delta unveils Tubu Tree camp staff showcasing their creativity through reed baskets adorned with vivid colors. This glimpse into African craftsmanship highlights how local materials are transformed into functional yet beautiful objects. Weaving transcends textiles alone; it permeates various aspects of our lives. Even something as mundane as a plaster antiseptic pad holds microscopic threads intricately interlaced under SEM examination—proof that even small-scale weaves contribute significantly to our well-being. Central America beckons us next with Guatemala's typical textile—a vibrant patchwork of fabric scraps in a myriad of colors.