History of weaving The method of producing fabric is called “weaving”. It is a producing process that to interlace two distinct sets of yarns or threads at right angles to form a fabric or cloth. It is one of the most ancient fundamental arts, as indicated by archaeological evidence. This essay is analyzing the history of weaving and the development of weaving technology.
Evolution of Weaving No one knows exactly when weaving was first developed, but the history of weaving can be surmised from ancient woven artifacts. It's known that weaving came about thanks to the boundless creativity of mankind to fulfill a need over 9,000 years ago. 6000 years ago, Egyptians began making woven fabrics while Chinese made fine fabrics from silk over 4000 years ago. Then, in the 3rd century, a shedding mechanism was originally invented in China and introduced in Europe Although weaving sprang up independently in different parts of the world and was early known in Europe, its high development there in the Middle Ages was brought about by Eastern influences operating through Muslim and Byzantine channels of culture. Byzantium became a center of silk weaving in the 6th cent. In the 9th century, Greece, Italy, and Spain became proficient. In Flanders a high degree of skill was attained by the 10th cent., especially in the weaving of wool. Flemish weavers brought to England by William the Conqueror and later by Queen Elizabeth I gave a great impetus to the craft there, and Lancashire became an important center. Tapestry weaving was brought to a high art in France. In colonial America weaving was a household industry allied with agriculture. Completed wooden hand looms were used as standard designs in England in the 12th century. During the past 850 years, the design and performance of looms have