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Arcane Loomcraft and Warp Mysteries
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- 1. Interlacing three or more strands, sometimes creating complex woven trims
- 2. Japanese weaving with pre-dyed threads creating irregular patterns
- 4. Light, open fabrics named for a float technique in the weft direction
- 6. Hidden in plain sight, a term twisted from 'clun' and 'cheon'—warp-faced weave variant
- 9. Japanese resist-dye technique causing intricate warp-resist patterns
- 10. Distinctive fabric where the warp threads are tie-dyed before weaving
- 12. Old French embroidery technique closely intertwined with fine woven motifs
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- 3. Algerian brocade with dense silk weaving, historically royal attire
- 5. South Indian tradition in weaving that binds marital luck to fabric
- 7. Basic weft ribbing, but here designed for obscure textural effects
- 8. Technique where two fabrics are woven simultaneously, clasped by a single weft
- 11. Abbreviated pun on 'pick-stick'; a method to offset warp threads selectively
- 13. Miniature woven motifs resembling small statues or carved figures
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