Hand weaving
Teachers in charge
Assoc. Prof. Ivana Schwarz, Ph.D.
associates
Assoc. Prof. Ivana Schwarz, Ph.D.
Assist. Prof. Snježana Brnada, Ph.D.
Study, Module
Textile Technology and Engineering - undergraduate, Module Engineering Design and Management of Textiles
Course summary ∑ (L+P+S):
4 (1+3+0)
ECTS
5
Knowledge verification
writing exam, oral exam
Precondition for testing
Program
Lecture type
lectures, practice
Exercise type
audio practice, workshops
Subject content
Historical development of hand weaving and its preservation upto the present day, creation of unique and valuable things. Analysis of constructive parameters of traditional and eco fabrics by various weaving technologies. Familiarization with various technologies of weaving and their specificities. Analysis of yarn production and usage for hand weaving. Basic weave types, making weving pattern. Reading the weaving pattern, its transfer to the fabric and vice verca drawing a weavnig pattern from the fabric. Coordination of weave and colors. Calculation of fabric parameters. Familiarization and properties of the fabrics woven by hand weaving, their significance and today's application.
Aim of course
Acquisition of knowledge and skills how to make fabrics on hand weaving machines and other help devices. Development of abilities and skills in matching colors and weave type. Acquisition of knowledge of using various technologies of weaving. Knowledge of making traditional fabrics and new fashionable fabrics for different applications. Development of imagination and abilities to produce unique fabrics.
Literature necessary for course
Kovačević S.: Hand weaving, stručna knjiga, Centar za kreativne alternative & Prometej, 2003