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Apau, Edward
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AN AUTO-ETHNOGRAPHY REFLECTION ON WEAWING: A PHILOSOPHICAL ACCOUNT OF LIVED EXPERIENCES Apau, Edward
ARTISTIC : International Journal of Creation and Innovation Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : ISI Press Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/artistic.v6i2.7687

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Hand-weaving is often perceived as time-consuming and tedious due to its labour-intensive preparatory processes, leading to declining interest in the practice. However, weaving offers insights that extend beyond technical execution, providing profound opportunities for philosophical reflection and self-realisation. This auto-ethnographic, studio-based study explores weaving as a metaphor for human experience, drawing connections between the preparatory stages of weaving and the shaping of personal growth. The findings reveal that hand-weaving transcends the physical interlacement of warp and weft, embodying a process of self-development, resilience, and reflective practice. While acknowledging the challenges associated with manual weaving, the study argues for its continued relevance, not merely as a fabric manufacturing technique, but as a medium for cultivating self-awareness and creativity. It recommends that weaving education should emphasise experiential engagement and self-discovery, rather than focusing solely on technical proficiency or theoretical instruction
A STUDIO-BASED EXPLORATION OF MATERIAL INNOVATION IN HANDLOOM WEAVING Apau, Edward; Boadi, Morrison Appiagyei; Monnie, Reindolf Amponsah; Koseme, Bright Kofi
ARTISTIC : International Journal of Creation and Innovation Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : ISI Press Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/artistic.v7i1.7803

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Frequent warp yarn breakages continue to reduce the efficiency of handloom weaving, especially when using traditional spun yarns like cotton and polyester. This study explores the possibility of using nylon threads as unconventional yarns for hand weaving to overcome this issue. A studio-based, practice-led experimental design was employed, using nylon threads, commonly found in non-textile applications, as both warp and weft materials to evaluate their performance under real weaving conditions. The results show that nylon’s high tensile strength and abrasion resistance allowed it to function effectively as warp yarns, preventing breakages during weaving and creating tight, durable fabrics suitable for non-clothing uses such as upholstery and interior textiles. However, its slippery texture affected weft performance, necessitating modifications such as the use of open reeds and adjusted dent densities. The study demonstrates that nylon threads can be successfully adapted for handloom production as tough warp materials, providing an innovative alternative that reduces production inefficiencies. By reinterpreting a non-traditional material through studio-based experimentation, the research contributes to sustainable textile design and underlines the importance of material innovation in advancing modern handloom practices.
Co-Authors Boadi, Morrison Appiagyei Koseme, Bright Kofi Monnie, Reindolf Amponsah