African weaving styles are not just a means of traditional art but also a means of creating unique, eco-friendly lampshades ...

Jamdani, a weaving patten, comes from the Persian word "jam", which means floral and "dani" which means a vase or a container, named after the floral patterns that are seen in Jamdani weaves. The ...

Tboli, Tinalak weaving. 'Weaving is seen as women's work, as a hobby because it is done inside the home.' Labrador on why weaving is perceived to be solely women's work. Credit: Gabriel Malvar/ ...

Chengdu Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum showcases the best brocades in China. Guide Yan Hua walked me into a room where two people were busy working on a loom. It is no ordinary loom. The greater ...

The handloom weaving tradition is undergoing a transformation in the district. The patterns, for instance. The old school is sticking to convention, but the younger generation of weavers are ...

A group of Vietnamese youth has launched a meaningful project to store traditional weaving patterns of ethnic minorities via digital tools. Young members of the Ethnicity Vietnam project are ...