Description: No loom frame, no shafts with treadles, no beater with reed, see how the patola loom works to create the precise double ikat designs of Patan, India. These intricate geometric patterned silks are rarified plain weave. They demand natural dyeing mastery and impeccable weaving skills that exactly align the resist dyed warps and wefts. See the specialized loom and weaving techniques practiced by the Salvi family’s at Patola House that Pickett visited in 2016 and 2020.
Instructor: Barbara Setsu Pickett
Duration: 1/2 Day
When: June 19
Level: All
Supplies that students will bring: note taking materials
Fee: $0
Materials Included: n/a