Design Resource
Tibetan Cotton Weaving
The Art of Handmade Tibetan Cotton Clothings
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Tools and Raw Materials
Some of the tools and raw materials used for weaving Tibetan cotton fabric are as mentioned below:-
• Cotton yarns: are the main raw material used for making the fabric.
• Winding machine: are used to wind the yarns into pirns or bobbins.
• Bobbins: are used for holding the yarns which can be transported easily.
• Creels: are used for placing the bobbins of yarns for warping.
• Warping machine: are used to place the cotton yarns from the bobbins to the beam.
• Traditional looms: are generally preferred for weaving.
• Fly shuttle: are used in the weaving process.
• Dyeing machine: are used to apply the color on the cotton yarn or fabric.
• Scissors: are used to cut/trim the yarns while weaving.
• Measuring tape: are used to measure and mark the length of fabric.
• Common salt: are added while dyeing for color uptake.
