Description

Most Beduin weaving is warp-faced, which means that the lengthwise yarns, warps, are close together and show on the surface of the weave. Weft twining is weft-faced, completely covering the warps. It is a tightly-packed interlaceing of two crosswise yarns which move onto the surface and reverse of the fabric simultaneously, twisting between each warp or group of warps. Many color areas and shapes may be used, as in tapestry. The images may be curved or straight-edged, vertical or horizontal. The weaver works the twined yarn back and forth within the color area, alternating with the other color areas above and next to it.