I spent $10 on this wall hanging so I could study the weaving, in particular the slit style by the buildings and cacti. I figure it cost less than a book or DVD, so why not? It’s about 2.5′ x 4.5′, so it’s currently hanging behind a door in my little studio.
I’ve discovered if you know other language names for the words “weave,” “weaving” or “loom” you’ll find the neatest stuff on the Internet. Take the word “bandvev” for example. It probably means something like “band loom” in Scandinavia. If you search Youtube with variations of the term, you’ll find some really interesting videos. There are a number on the Norsk Folkemuseum channel that document weavers and craftsmen and women from the 1950s. You can find warp-weighted weaving in particular, but I was entranced by this one that shows a number of different ways bands are woven: on a loom, with a rigid heddle, and with cards.