Broken Distorted Weft

Ethical Making

Experiment

Reinvention

Sustainable

Distorted weft over 24 shafts. Cotton and wool double cloth weave. Deadstock polyester and tussah silk weft yarns. Custom paper/metal cords.

Material

Experimental materials
Fiber

Craft

Textiles

General Technique

Combining
Constructing
Surface modifying

Specific Technique

24 Shaft double cloth weave

Properties & Qualities

Application

Accessory Clothing Furnishing

Colour

Black White Metallic Grey

Sample Information

Date of creation

February 2023

Dimensions

30” x 20”

Weight

150g

Culture & Context

Inspired by my Interrail journey. Deadstock yarns from transport textiles industry

Process & Production

Double cloth weave, distorted weft. Colour blocking. Custom yarns. Metal.

Credits

Craft Maker

Sam Daly

Library Contributor

National College of Art & Design Ireland

Photographer

Sam Daly