The weaving process involves the interlacing of two sets of yarns or threads, known as the warp and weft, to create a woven fabric. From warping and threading to shedding, picking, beating, advancing the warp, and finishing, each stage contributes to the final texture and structure.
Block printing is a type of printing that uses carved wooden or metal blocks to transfer ink or dye onto a surface. The process includes designing, carving the block, preparing the ink, and printing the pattern by hand.
1. Weaving Process
The first step is to create the warp, long parallel threads that run the length of the fabric. The warp is wound onto a beam and threaded through the loom.
Once the warp is threaded, the weaver ties it onto the cloth beam, raises and lowers alternate sets of warp threads, passes the weft thread through, and beats it into place to create an even fabric.
2. Block Printing Process
The pattern is designed, transferred onto a block, carved, and then used to print ink or dye on the prepared textile surface.
This handmade process gives each piece an individual quality and a craft-led finish.