This is the first of a set of four placemats that I am making on my backstrap loom. Each one will be in a different color with a design in simple warp floats representing a different culture. This design was taken from a woven bag from the Shipibo culture of tropical lowland Peru. I have pieces of Shipibo painted fabrics and the colors I chose were influenced by those. I am very pleased with this first piece as it is the first time I have woven a placemat with #10 crochet cotton and it is surprisingly light despite being warp faced. I did weft twining along the cut edges to seal and protect them. It is a secure although time consuming finish.
The next place mat in the set will have a design based on a woven Mexican belt.
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What a lovely idea: four different placemats representing four different cultures! The first one is certainly beautiful -- I look forward to seeing the rest. Laverne, I love the way your mind works. Each time you post something, it's as though a new chapter has opened in an already-rich exploration of texture and culture. Fascinating, and beautiful!
Ruth
Love it Kathy
This is so beautifully executed. I am constantly reminded how intricate the designs can be on the backstrap loom. Takes me back to Peru. Thanks for posting your piece.
