We went to a factory where the single weave ikat is made.
The first photo is how they paint the design, I am not absolutely sure how this is done and I think in the next phot it shows the start of a design done with plastic rope, then the actual weaving itself on large looms with the threads of the design hanging on the end of the looms and finally a shot across the area with the bycicles that are used for I think putting the thread onto cones.
I got very confused about all of this as I am not a weaver but the results were lovely.
It may be better to google more info on this.
We were told that the man who owns all of this is not a happy man as he has no sons to pass it on to.
Happens everywhere I suppose.
Trying to get my act together today, the power will be off tomorrow from 8 am so I have done some ironing, a bit more washing, and put the casserole I made yesterday into freezer containers and frozen them.
Some bread is baking and I have another load of washing drying.
At least it has been a lovely sunny day today, but that probably means we will start to have frosts as well.
I hope to be back on the computer in a weeks time. there is still more of the Bali photos to come.
6 comments:
Looks very interesting, I would have loved to been there with you on your visit.
This must have been an interesting visit. Looking forward to the rest of the photos later.
You certainly packed a lot into your visit Penny. I hope you are fit enough to be back on the computer in a week. Cheers
Fascinating process!
P - an amazing experience - a different take on the usual holiday - lucky you. Go well. B
Thanks Penny, - as a weaver this is most interesting.
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