CLOTH

WEAVING
(Names)
 DEFINITION

 Weaving is a method of textile production in which two

distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to
form a fabric or cloth. The longitudinal threads are called the
warp and the lateral threads are the weft or filling. Different
types of weaving apply different methods in which these
threads are inter-woven which affects the characteristics of the
cloth.
HISTORY
 The development of spinning and weaving began in ancient
Egypt around 3400 before Christ (B.C). The tool originally
used for weaving was the loom. From 2600 B.C. onwards, silk
was spun and woven into silk in China. Later in Roman times
the European population was clothed in wool and linen.

The weaving culture in the Philippines dates back to the 13th

century. The tradition makes use of raw materials like local
cotton, abaca, fibres, and pineapples. Many Filipinos are very
spiritual people; in fact, our traditions are rooted in beliefs that
were passed on by our ancestors.
METHODS
 Cloth is usually woven on a
loom, a device that holds the
warp threads in place while
filling threads are woven through
them. A fabric band which meets
this definition of cloth can also be
made using other methods,
including tablet weaving, back
strap loom, or other techniques
without looms.
 IMPORTA
NCE
 Weaving in the Philippines is more than just
a culture perpetuated out of function or
necessity, the tradition is considered an
artistic expression of beliefs. For instance,
textiles and colours are used to represent
different rituals in the country.