Stone or clay loom weights attach to the bottoms of free-hanging threads to keep them taut. . Since they are made from wood and organic fibers, warp-weighted looms rarely survive the ravages of time.

Nevet Yitzhak, “WarCraft” (detail) (2014) (all photographs courtesy the artists and the Gardner Museum unless otherwise noted) BOSTON — The human body, war, and opera: these themes meld within the ...

Analysis and reconstruction of a warp-weighted loom from the second millennium BC site of Cabezo Redondo, Spain, provides an unprecedented glimpse into the development of textile technology in the ...

A talismanic tunic made in Mali during the 20th century. The “charm gown” protects its wearer both spiritually and physically by being decorated with powerful inscriptions and a special mixture. (all ...

Made by Many presents treasures from across the Toronto institution's history — including artifacts that are more than 1000 years old and the $2 hooked rug that started it all.

A piece by artist Esther Mahlangu, titled “Untitled” (far right), part of the coming exhibit To Weave the Sky: Textile Abstractions from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection at EL Espacio 23 Space in Miami ...

From 20th century aprons to commodity bag dresses, the Textile and Costume Museum at LSU explores fashion and textiles through the ages. The museum's exhibition “Trajé, Maya Textile Artistry” is ...

Let's take a look at the hidden story of lalitpur’s zari silk saree.