Silk-tapestry weaving is a technique of creating textiles by interlacing silk threads on a loom to form intricate designs and patterns. It involves the use of colored silk threads to create images and motifs, resulting in richly textured and detailed tapestries.
Imagine creating a beautiful picture using different colored ribbons that are woven together. Each ribbon represents a silk thread, and as they intertwine, they form an exquisite tapestry with vibrant colors and intricate details.
Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis): A basin refers to a large bowl or container used for holding water. In the context of silk-tapestry weaving, the Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) is an example of an artwork created using this technique, featuring scenes from the life of Christ.
Muhammad ibn al–Zain: Muhammad ibn al-Zain was an important Islamic artist known for his skill in silk-tapestry weaving. He created stunning tapestries that depicted various subjects such as animals, plants, and geometric patterns.
Loom: A loom is a device used in textile production to weave threads together into fabric or tapestries. It provides the structure for silk-tapestry weaving by holding the warp (vertical) threads taut while allowing the weaver to interlace the weft (horizontal) threads.
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