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 ...

In the China Pavilion at the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, a piece of bamboo art resembling a Taihu Lake Stone was the center of attention. Qian Lihuai's bamboo weaving ...

Columbus weaver Scott Hanratty weaves a blanket at his loom. If Scott Hanratty could do it all over again, he might choose a different career. “Probably in another life I should have been some kind of ...

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 ...