Weaving. Weaving patterns and ornaments in Indian clothing

Most of the ornaments in Indian clothing were straight lines. Zigzag patterns were also characteristic. The connection of two zigzag patterns formed triangles. They were called "otter's tail". There have always been many geometric patterns in embroidery. Subsequently, the weaving of floral ornaments became fashionable. Plants have become favorite motifs.The canvases depicted roses, vines, and leaves.There were often existing and fictional animals: deer, otters, birds with a huge wingspan, as well as a creature they called an underwater panther. The latter had an elongated body with a long tail and horns on its head. The Indians feared and respected this deity. According to legend, it knew all the medicinal herbs that save from any diseases.The huge bird was revered as the patron saint of war. This bird was present on tobacco pouches and moccasins.Girls learned how to weave by hand and on a special loom.Tendons and dried plant fibers were used for these purposes. Gradually, they were replaced by European cotton and linen threads. Geometric patterns prevailed in woven products: triangles, squares, rhombuses and straight lines. Floral patterns, as well as smooth curves, were more difficult to execute. They were less common in woven fabrics.Perhaps these types of patterns appeared after making incisions on a rolled piece of birch bark. When unfolding, a certain ornament was obtained.The main task of the machine was to fix the warp threads.There were several types of machines.One of the simplest machines was threads tied to a tree on one side. The Indian fastened the other end to his belt. Thus, the necessary thread tension was created.The most complex machine was a wooden frame, along the height of which the warp threads were attached.The width of the product was determined by the number of threads.The stripes on the sleeves and knees ranged from three to five inches wide. The bandolier (a strip of bag on a long belt) could be up to 12 inches wide.There were two main methods of weaving: square and sloping.With square weaving, the warp threads intersected with the working thread at a right angle.The pattern was created by colored beads, which were strung on a thread of a weft, a device that fastened the working thread.Diagonal weaving was difficult to perform.The threads were joined together. They were knotted and fixed on a base of leather or suede. When weaving, the warp and weft threads changed functions. It turned out that the beads were intertwined twice. This method was used when weaving narrow objects.The mesh weaving method was rarely encountered.Many single and double threads were intertwined vertically and horizontally. The product turned out to be dense due to the tension of the threads.Hand weaving was a weaving of colored yarn with strung beads. They wove it with a needle. Zigzag, rhombic and hexagonal ornaments were obtained. Signing up with a new bookmaker is always more exciting when you know there's a welcome bonus waiting for you. The process is straightforward: visit the website, click the registration button, and fill in your details. During this sign-up flow, make sure to use 1xbet promo code in the designated field to activate a 100% match on your first deposit, up to €130 for sports betting. This doubles your starting bankroll, giving you extra funds football, tennis, cricket, and many other sports. If casino games are more your style, the same code unlocks a package worth up to €1,950 plus 150 free spins on popular slots.