Dual-Lease Weaving

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Andean technique of having the same warp yarns controlled by two different shedding devices (or leases), instead of the usual one. It is used particularly for weaving complementary warps.

Excerpt from
Ann Rowe, “Glossary,” in Weaving and Dyeing in Highland Ecuador, edited by Ann Rowe, Laura Miller and Lynn Meisch (Austin: University of Texas Press, 2007): 289-295.

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apply to objects where description contains complementary warp
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General Description
Andean technique of having the same warp yarns controlled by two different shedding devices (or leases), instead of the usual one. It is used particularly for weaving complementary warps.

Excerpt from
Ann Rowe, “Glossary,” in Weaving and Dyeing in Highland Ecuador, edited by Ann Rowe, Laura Miller and Lynn Meisch (Austin: University of Texas Press, 2007): 289-295.

Fun Facts

Archival Resources

Web Resources

Notes

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*Arts of the Americas
~American Indian
textiles (visual works): AAT: 300014063
*Latin American Art
.glossary
textile materials: AAT: 300231565
warp: AAT: 300227930
sheds (warp/textile fabricating tools and equipment): AAT: 300312122
complementary-warp weave (textile weaving processes and techniques): DMA
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