Drawloom Mechanics 101: Damask

Curious about how a doubleharness loom works to create complex woven patterns This video considers the mechanics of damaskweaving on a patternshaft drawloom, using 4shaft broken twill to illustrate the process. Warpeffect and wefteffect faces of the cloth are discussed, together with tieups; a detailed examination of the loom s damask shed; and a short weaving demo. Filmed and edited by Amy Blair