ADVANCE WEAVING
Learning the nature and behaviour of compound weave structures and using that knowledge to develop innovative structures suitable for production by dobby or jacquard mechanisms, textile installations for exhibitions/ architecture and interiors/ fashion industry.
The aim is to explore the various compound weave structures such as multiple series of warps and wefts, varying tensions of warp, use of different fibres together, different yarns integrated with finishing techniques and knowledge of emerging fibres and yarns.
The aim is to explore the various compound weave structures such as multiple series of warps and wefts, varying tensions of warp, use of different fibres together, different yarns integrated with finishing techniques and knowledge of emerging fibres and yarns.
1. Double Cloth
Two layers are woven simultaneously. Bottom layer is cotton (both warp and weft) and the top layer is a combination of beaded yarn(weft) and cotton(warp) to bind the layer together.
2. Backed Cloth (Block Drafting)
Two layers binded together where both layers can have different weaves and properties depending upon the end use.
A combination of rayon(shiny) and cotton cord (matt) is used as weft.
3. Double Cloth
Two layers binded together where both layers can have different weaves and properties depending upon the end use.
A slub pink yarn is used for the face layer to give an overall surface and cotton rib weave on the back for friction.
4. Backed Cloth (Block Drafting)
Two layers binded together where both layers are having different weaves and opposite color blocking.
Cotton is used for both warp and weft.
5. Extra Warp
Exploring the design possibilities of a separate warp running along with the base warp. This technique can give many visual possibilities of patterns.
5. Weft Piling
Exploring the towel weave structure.
Here cotton is used for both warp and weft.
5. Backed Cloth (Block Drafting)
Two layers bound together having entirely different 3D structural properties.A combination of cotton (warp) and acrylic wool (weft) is used in this sample.
5. Double Cloth (Block Drafting)
Two layers woven simultaneously and the top layer is simply not woven at some places. The floating warp yarns are knotted on loom as detailing.
5. Weave Texture exploration
Exploring the weave structure conveying different properties and visual appeal. Combination of Plane, Satin and Twill weaves are woven together to spot the difference in textures.
