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Woven Art

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    Learn More About Woven Art

    Weaving is a method of fiber arts where artists interlace two distinct yarn sets at right angles to each other, resulting in a larger textile, fabric, or cloth. It’s usually made on a weaving loom, with the warp (the up and down threads) being held in place while the weft (side to side threads) are woven between them. Different styles of weaving, like plain weave, satin weave, or twill weave, give the cloth different characteristics.


    Weavings and woven fabric art are great additions to home decor, like woven landscapes to hang in a frame or woven tapestries to create an accent wall. Artisans with shops on Etsy craft handwoven pieces of art placemats for tables, potholders, and floor rugs.

    Besides just using yarn, artists create different types of weaving from alternate materials to make wholly unique items. Check out some of the popular alternatives to yarn weaving:


    • Bead weaving uses rounded seed beads strung on threads or filament to design everything from bracelets to lampshades.
    • Wire weaving wraps and laces copper wire around gems and stones to make intricate patterns and wearable sculptures.
    • Basket weaving is an ancient and popular way to construct containers for use in your home from reeds and wood strips, for storing throw blankets, holding dried flower displays for table centerpieces, or lining with a towel to pass around dinner rolls.

    If you’re looking to start or continue a DIY weaving hobby or practice, shops on Etsy have weaving and tapestry patterns available to help you with your next masterpiece. If you’re in need of weaving supplies, you can find weaving yarn and looms in many colors and sizes. Basket weaving materials like nylon or bamboo reeds and basket weaving patterns make it easy to create your own, one-of-a-kind woven baskets.

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