Notebook computer cover
I wove a design from a Central Asian yurt band and sewed the finished piece into a cover for my notebook computer. I wove a band for the sides, rounded the top and added a zip and zip pull. There si more abotu this piece and the technique on my http://backstrapweaving.wordpress.com/ " target="_blank">blog.
Yurt Band
See instructions on this warp float technique at Laverne Waddington´s www.backstrapweaving.wordpress.com.
Turkoman yurt band reproduction
My friend Lisa showed me an image of a Turkoman yurt band which I fell in love with. I started this project some time ago and have picked it up again this week. Lisa has a Kyrgyz yurt band which has been woven using this same technique. It looks very much like Andean pebble weave but isn't. It is a simple warp float technique where both the motif and background color are floated. It is not two faced but there is a nice shadowy version of the design on the back of the piece. I don't know what I will make from this. I am just enjoying the process for now. You can read more about this technique and learn it through tutorials on my blog.
Virag's Jajim
I am creating a warp substitution band based on the jajims of Central Asia. The idea is to weave lengths then sew together either as a pillow cover or a purse. I'm having to warp in sections then put on the beams.
Listening to Turku while warping lends an appropiate atmoshere since this piece grows out of my interest in the Silk Road cultures.
