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Weaving with Rags

Weavers are a very ingenious and thrifty lot. We don't like to waste anything, especially our own handwoven items. I think for this reason, twice-woven cloth has been a popular method of recycling in many countries. Fabric is cut or torn into narrow strips and used as weft to make rugs, clothing and other useful articles. Different ways of cutting, folding and reweaving the cloth have developed into techniques unique to each country.

Rags, Rugs and Weavers: A Living Tradtion
An exhibit by the Michigan State University Musem of Finnish rag rugs.

Alestalon Mattokutomo
For those who are really serious about weaving rag rugs, this Finnish supplier can meet your needs.

Sakiori
In Japan, rag weaving is known as Sakiori and has been used to weave traditional kimono.

Catalogne
In France or in Quebec, thin strips of cloth are woven as weft and made into bedcovers.

Poppana
In Finland, narrow cloth strips are called Poppana and are woven into clothing and table runners.

Poppana is a Finnish technique of cloth strips that are cut on the bias, and rewoven as weft into cloth.

Poppana for the Disabled
The Kuopio Academy of Crafts and Design had a project to develop a method of weaving poppana that would enable disabled people to participate in weaving activities. Fabric was painted and then re-cut to form the weft.


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Beginners Guide to Home weaving

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Art and Practice of Navajo Weaving

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Learning to Weave
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Weavers 8 shaft Patterns
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Handbook of Weaves
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Weaving for Worship
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Weavers Companion
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Complete Book of Drafting
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Mastering Weave Structures
CA
UK

Handwoven Design Collection
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Weaving Overshot
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UK

Doubleweave
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UK

Handwoven Laces
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Rep Weave & Beyond
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Finishing Techniques
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Mastering Weave Structures
CA
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Handweavers Pattern Book
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