here are some pictures taken during the weaving process of the pillows from the aplec family.
each color combination is a single warp* on the loom and for each one of them, the pulling and the threading process needs to be done up new. around 1000 threads passing through its particular heddle, one by one in it's right order, a long and steady process, where one needs to be focused for not to make any mistake, because the threading combined with the way the pedals are connected creates each particular pattern.
the reason why there is so many threads in not such a wide piece is because it’s a double fabric, two layers weaved at the same time. while weaving, by using certain pedals, one can decide if the two layers are separated, weaved together as a single thicker layer or separated but united by the edge.
combining these three ways, the fabric was weaved as a bag that is opened and closed when necessary in order to create the ribbed structure of the resulted pillow. it also needed to be dense enough to keep the wool from the filling in it's place and strong enough to hold when used as a stool. the wool is added while weaving on the loom.
each warp took two days to set on the loom and be able to start weaving. each pillow took around one day of work to be finished. once cut out of the loom, the edges are sewn by hand to create a stronger seam along each side of the pillow so when it sits on the wooden structure can hold in time.
*warp: lengthwise threads held stationary in tension on a loom.
