Weave String Table

by kart15 in Craft > Art

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Weave String Table

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weave a string or yarn or thread or rope table is a art.This art was very popular in 1800s in USA .In the India ,some villages are still used woven rope bed called charpoy. This is very unic art and give you a traditionally design look.The bed frame traditionally was made of wood and it has four legs. The part of the bed you sleep on is made of rope that is woven.Modern day Charpoy are made of many different types natural and synthetic materials.

Materials

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  • shuttles 2 ( I take wooden but you can free to use anything)
  • jute strings 2 (apx. 4 mtrs)
  • wooden table (I purchase from readymade furniture shop )

(4×4 Post, 8 feet long 1 – 1×4, 8 feet long 2 – 2×4, stud length or 8 feet long)

First Weave Warp

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weave string table 1

First we need to weave warp. so take to shuttles wind string around it .

Now try to tie clove hitch in the corner very tight and wrap around 5 times (from the beginning and every 5 times wrap around for spacers as shown in image.

keep a stick between strings for space,It adds slacks to warp.

repeat it till procedure is done and don't forget to wind 5 times warp last turns for spacers.

Weave Weft

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weave string table 2

First you need to separates warp's even no. groups (goes up) with sticks.as shown in images. repeat it back side also .

Again wrap 5 times and sixth around for spacer.

Now take warp;s odd no. and separates with stick.see you will get odd-even cross lines.

again wrap around 5 times and repeat this procedure till its complete.

Tie final string with the help of needle.

This seat has 17 rows and 17 columns .