Loom weaving lies at the heart of kente cloth creation. Using traditional looms, artisans weave narrow strips of the fabric, which are then sewn together to create larger pieces. This technique ...

The weaving of Aso Òkè is an old age craft among Nigerians as different ethnic groups have local fabrics cherished among them. Weaving is described as the orderly interlacing of fibres and pressing ...

NAKHON PATHOM: The rhythm of cloth weaving from a wooden loom in a Tai-Yuan community in Kamphaeng Saen district can be heard again after it disappeared for over 50 years. A 26-year-old man sitting ...

Kente cloth, a colorful cloth from Ghana, is famous for its complicated geometric patterns and meanings. Each design narrates a story, representing the heritage of the Akan people. The process of ...

More than a decade ago, no one in the northern province of Lamphun gave much attention to "geographical indication", a status that identifies a product with its specific origin. But today the province ...

When Daniel Harris rescued a rusting loom from an old barn in rural Wales, it led to the creation of London's first micro-mill. Established in 2011, the London Cloth Company uses traditional weaving ...

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