Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Kandy Schwandt's avatar

Two things that are pure magic to me:

Dhaka Muslin - woven in SE Asia, so fine it was transparent, on equipment that would seem primitive to us, yet we can’t recreate it

The incredibly complex and beautiful designs experienced weavers can create with a simple back strap loom

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-work-revive-beloved-dhaka-muslin-fabric-180977339/

https://backstrapweaving.wordpress.com/2022/04/01/backstrap-weaving-the-simple-and-the-complex/

Expand full comment
Cheryl Licata's avatar

There are so many great ideas in Making Time. I've always been a fan of mystery and magic. Happy Halloween!!!

Expand full comment
3 more comments...