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Weaving is the intertwining of string, thread, yarn or other string-like substances into cloth and other products, such as blankets, scarves, rugs, and decorative tapestries. Weaving is a very ancient craft; it was used by many different cultures to produce a number of things. Weaving in ancient cultures began with natural substances such as grass, straw, and leaves. By twisting those together they were able too make a variety of objects, blankets, rugs, tents, etc. It was only much later that looms were invented and later still that they were mechanized. Before looms, weaving was done entirely by hand. Tapestries can be made on the floor or hanging from a rope or another form of suspension. One popular form of weaving without a loom is stick weaving. Stick weaving, as the name implies, requires at least two sticks, but can also be done with more. Weaving sticks can vary in size, depending on the thickness of yarn or thread you are using, as well as what you are making. A weaving stick has a blunt point on one end, and a hole or slot on the other. Weaving with sticks is a fairly simple process and can be learned and perfected with relative ease. Stick weaving is usually used to make smaller objects, but these can also be woven together to create something larger. An advantage of stick weaving is that it is highly mobile and can be done anywhere. The sticks and yarn can be carried with you, and you can use spare moments to work on a project wherever you are. |
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