The Warp, the Weft and the Weaver
The Warp, the Weft and the Weaver
Master handloom weaver and one of the last damask linen weavers in Ireland, Deborah White, takes on the challenge of bringing a 200 year-old Jacquard loom, a remnant of a proud craft, back to life. To assist in her task she assembles a team consisting of a master carpenter, a spinning wheel maker, a royal saddler, a blacksmith and a Scottish loom restorer
The Warp, the Weft and the Weaver airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 10:30 PM, Monday 26 May. (Subtitles, new.)
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Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
Gerard Stratton
Director
Eamonn Devlin
Producer