Introduction

Weft twining is a method of weaving that creates a strong, decorative fabric. It is often confused with embroidery, because of the type of surface it creates and the wide range of designs that are possible with the technique. It is sometimes called twined tapestry because of the similarity in appearance to tapestry weaving. Whereas tapestry weaving is made by passing one weft across at a time within a limited area, in weft twining two ends are passed across, one over and one under the warps