Leno weave with multicolor wool

Experiment

The sample is woven on a dobby handloom using beads to create the leno effect. Leno weave creates an open transparent yet strong construction. In the warp three colors are used: dark blue, yellow and red. In the weft a clear blue wool is used. The result it a texture rich in colors.

Material

Fiber

Craft

Textiles

General Technique

Constructing

Specific Technique

Leno weaving

Properties & Qualities

Application

Architecture Clothing Sample-making

Qualities

Flexible Textured-tactile

Colour

Blue Red Yellow

Sample Information

Date of Creation

January 27, 2023

Dimensions

25 cm x 23 cm

Culture & Context

The sample is made at Kolding Design School during a Craft Hub residency in January 2023. With skilled weavers from Scotland, Ireland, Italy and Denmark.

Process & Production

Leno weave made on a computerized handloom.

Credits

Craft Maker

Georgia Dunne Elena Meneghini Susan Redman Kristine Boesen

Library Contributor

Kristine Boesen

Photographer

Kristine Boesen and Katrine Worsøe

Practitioner

Design School Kolding

Through education, development and research, Design School Kolding represents and supports a diversity of crafts, incorporating a broad range of material resources and using multiple techniques – analogue as well digital.

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