Beyond The Loom Exploring The Creative Cosmos Of Weavers Wichita Falls

33 inches high x 28 inches wide.

Just as the sash belt would have secured a rug dress around the waist of a diné woman, this loom with its unfinished weaving reinforces the connections of weaving to sacred cosmologies and origin stories that remain integral to the creation and maintenance of a balanced life.

Weaving worlds in the american southwest invites you to explore the world of navajo weaving.

Surface stitches in gold silk, and gold metallic yarns, direct dye with gold and red fabric paint markers.

Semantic scholar extracted view of beyond the loom:

The traditional craft of weaving is experiencing a modern revival, as makers experiment with digital technologies and taboo topics.

This affinity is reflected in the weaver’s holistic understanding of the local landscape’s plant and animal life, such as maintaining the harmony between customary weaving and shepherding practices and the greater ecology of the american southwest.

It is a step forward in redressing the silent anonymity that tends to permeate exhibitions of indigenous artworks where the makers fall into oblivion.

Try different patterns and use different colors and textures of yarn to create unique textiles.