Soumak - An Early Ethnic Rug-Making Technique
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A one-page article on soumak, a wrapping technique in which weft yarn is wound over warp threads to give a flat, tapestry-like or weft-face surface, often used for rugs. It explains the stitch's slant, its use as a main or supplementary weft with tabby, and describes three types: Oriental, Single (Swedish tapestry) and Greek soumak, illustrated with diagrams. It also gives tips on avoiding warp distortion and cites two weaving handbooks for further reading.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- September 1977
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
- Archive notes
- By permission. PDF provided by Judith Combs.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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