Weft Collection

Handloom
3618525 Handloom; (add.info.: Handloom. Weft. Late 19th century, early 20th century. Textil Museum of Terrassa, province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.); PHAS/UIG

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Man at the loom, colorful fabrics. Fez, Morocco

Border, Italy, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Border, Italy, 15th century

Coverlet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Howard H. Sherman
Coverlet, 1935/1942

Handwoven Coverlet, 1936. Creator: Howard H. Sherman
Handwoven Coverlet, 1936

Handwoven Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Maud M Holme
Handwoven Coverlet, c. 1937

Handwoven Table Cover, c. 1940. Creator: Maud M Holme
Handwoven Table Cover, c. 1940

Winding weft at a spinning wheel in Northern Ireland
Cottage industries, winding weft at a spinning wheel in Northern Ireland. Date: 1888

Studies from Life in Ireland, XI, Cottage Industries of the North (litho)
1038070 Studies from Life in Ireland, XI, Cottage Industries of the North (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies from Life in Ireland, XI)

Band Trophy Heads 100 BC-700 Peru South Coast
Band with Trophy Heads, 100 BC-700. Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700). Interlocking warp and weft, single interlock: wool; overall: 181 x 21.6 cm (71 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.)

The Loom for the making of Velvet (Vol VI Pl. XXII) 18th century (print)
XND70147 The Loom for the making of Velvet (Vol VI Pl. XXII) 18th century (print) by Anonymous; Private Collection; out of copyright

design and cartoon Flemish 16th Century, probably Tournai; woven in Tournai in an undetermined workshop, The Return from the Hunt, c. 1525-1550, tapestry: undyed wool warp, dyed wool and silk weft

Flemish 16th Century, The Procession to Calvary, 1530-1550, tapestry: undyed wool warp; dyed wool, silk, and silver-wrapped silk weft

Pieter Pannemaker I after Bernard van Orley, The Crucifixion, Flemish, active c. 1517-1535, c. 1520, tapestry: undyed wool warp; spun silver, silver-gilt, and dyed silk and wool weft

design by Charles de La Fosse; cartoon by Zeger Jacob van Helmont (figures) and Augustin Coppens (landscape); woven in Brussels in the workshop of Urbanus Leyniers, Dania'l Leyniers II

Netherlandish 15th Century, The Raising of Tabitha, c. 1460, tapestry: undyed wool warp, dyed wool and silk weft

Design for Wallpaper in woven style. Gouache on drawing paper. Silver Studio. 1925

Undated photograph of enlarged portion of ectoplasm
Undated photograph of enlarged portion of " ectoplasm", showing rents, warps and weft. This is one of series of photographs of Harry Prices investigations into the mediumship of Helen

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"Weft: A Journey Through Time and Borders" Step into the world of weft, a timeless art form that has traversed borders and centuries. From the intricate border designs of 15th-century Italy to the vibrant coverlets woven by Howard H. Sherman in the 1930s and 1940s, this captivating craft continues to captivate us with its beauty. In a small Italian village during the Renaissance, an unknown creator meticulously wove a stunning border on a coverlet. The delicate patterns tell tales of ancient traditions passed down through generations. Fast forward to the early 20th century when Howard H. Sherman took up his loom, creating masterpieces like no other. His handwoven coverlets from the mid-1930s showcase his exceptional skill and attention to detail. Each thread carefully chosen, each color harmoniously blended – these pieces are true works of art. Maud M Holme also left her mark on this rich tapestry of history with her handwoven table covers from around 1940. Her creations exude elegance and grace, adding warmth and charm to any setting they adorn. But it's not just in Europe where we find weavers at work. In Northern Ireland, amidst picturesque landscapes, skilled hands wind weft onto spinning wheels as part of their cottage industries. These artisans carry on age-old techniques that have been handed down for centuries. Through lithographs capturing scenes from life in Ireland, we catch glimpses into these cottage industries that sustain communities even today. The rhythmic motion of winding weft becomes a symbol of resilience and tradition against changing times. Fragments found in Italy dating back to different periods reveal how this craft evolved over time while retaining its essence – threads interlacing together to create something extraordinary. As you immerse yourself in these stories told through fabric, you can't help but appreciate the dedication and creativity poured into every piece by unknown creators and renowned weavers alike.