The seemingly humble flying-shuttle loom, originally built to make the weaving of wide cloth faster and easier, stood at the threshold between the largely handcrafted world of the past and the ...

Many years ago, I shared branch weaving in this column, but I have branched out, so to speak. Insomnia provided many opportunities to watch YouTube videos and study Pinterest in the wee hours to learn ...

Researchers in Europe have threaded their chemical needles to create a fabric woven, not from fibers, but from individual organic threads. Many woven materials, such as the fabric used in clothing and ...

Once upon a time, 300 thread-count sheets were the standard for luxury. But now, 500- and even 1,000-count linens are available. Which makes us wonder, what’s the deal with ever-growing numbers? We ...

Originally crafted from silk, brocade is a lustrous, high-quality woven fabric featuring intricate designs. Frequently used for upholstery and drapery, the luxurious textile is now made from a wide ...