Weaving dates back to the Neolithic period, with some of the earliest known woven fabrics discovered in ancient Egypt, Peru, and China. Over the centuries, cultures developed their own weaving styles, motifs, and technologies. In medieval Europe, weaving became a highly specialized trade, while in India, intricate handloom techniques flourished. The Industrial Revolution brought mechanization…
At its core, weaving is the process of interlacing two sets of yarns or threads—known as the warp (vertical) and the weft (horizontal)—at right angles to form a fabric. This is typically done on a loom, a device that holds the warp threads in place while the weft thread is woven through. The structure of…
Textile spinning is one of the oldest human crafts—an ancient, yet ever-evolving process that transforms loose fibers into strong, continuous yarn. Whether done by hand on a traditional spinning wheel or through high-speed industrial machines, spinning sits at the heart of fabric production. Without it, there’d be no yarn—and without yarn, no textiles.