For example, we weave bigger patterns by increasing the number of threads used. Brocades can be made from Silk, Cotton, Rayon, Polyester or metallic synthetic fibers. The weavers can freely create their own motifs. Brocade Fabrics (from the Italian word for broccoli 'brocatto') are distinguished by a secondary, non-structural weft pattern which creates a raised appearance similar to embroidery. “The motifs are distinguished between clothes for men and women, such as images of dragons, diamonds, bamboo branches, and turtles. They also create new patterns and color combinations to make even more beautiful and attractive fabric. Nowadays, Ede people use mainly industrial threads, but still apply traditional weaving techniques and patterns. H Yam Bkrong, Chairwoman of Tơng Bông Brocade Cooperatives, said Ede women weave images of flowers, leaves, and animals such as birds, turtles, and lizards, and household utensils such as mortals and the stilt houses. Each pattern needs a certain number of warp and weft yarns and different ways of raising and lowering the yarns. The weaver mixes colored threads such as red-black, black-yellow, and red-dark indigo to make prominent patterns on the fabric. The weaver designs the layout and size of patterns, then choose the yarns they will arrange on the loom. “Kteh technique is used to decorate vestments of noble people and for ceremonies and worshiping. Kteh is the most difficult technique. Even now, not many people can do it well,”
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It is a manual technique combining colored threads and beads to create patterns around the hem of shirts, loincloths, and skirts. H Yar Kbuôr, a famous brocade weaver of Ktla hamlet, said Kteh weaving is considered the pinnacle of the art of decoration on costumes. In the past, only wealthy families could afford vestments made of the Kteh weaving technique. Decorations of clothes also show the wealth and power of the wearers. Casual and ceremonial wears have specific patterns. Patterns on clothes for men are different from those for women. (photo: VOV)ĭepending on the occasions, the Ede weave different patterns on specific places of the clothes. The patterns on the fabric are specific for different occasions.
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