Reweaving: meaning, definitions and examples
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reweaving
[ riːˈwiːvɪŋ ]
textile repair
Reweaving is the process of repairing a piece of fabric or textile by re-weaving the damaged areas to restore its original appearance and strength. This technique is commonly used for valuable or sentimental items like carpets, curtains, and clothing. The method requires skill and precision, as the new threads must be woven in a way that matches the original design and texture. It allows for the revival of textiles that would otherwise be discarded due to wear or damage.
Synonyms
mending, repairing, restoring.
Examples of usage
- She took her favorite scarf for reweaving after it snagged on a branch.
- The expert reweaving technique saved the antique rug from complete destruction.
- He learned the art of reweaving from his grandmother, preserving the family's heirlooms.
Translations
Translations of the word "reweaving" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retecção
🇮🇳 फिर से बुनाई
🇩🇪 Neuwiederherstellung
🇮🇩 menenun kembali
🇺🇦 переплетення
🇵🇱 przeplatanka
🇯🇵 再織り
🇫🇷 réécriture
🇪🇸 retejido
🇹🇷 yeniden dokuma
🇰🇷 재편성
🇸🇦 إعادة النسج
🇨🇿 převlékání
🇸🇰 prepletanie
🇨🇳 重新编织
🇸🇮 ponovno tkanje
🇮🇸 endurrétta
🇰🇿 қайта тоқу
🇬🇪 მეორედ ქსოვა
🇦🇿 yenidən toxuma
🇲🇽 retejido
Etymology
The term 'reweaving' combines the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', with 'weaving', which comes from the Old English word 'wefan', meaning 'to weave'. Weaving has been a fundamental practice in textile production since ancient times, evolving through various cultures and techniques. The ability to repair woven fabrics indicates a tradition of valuing craftsmanship and the longevity of textiles. The practice of reweaving itself emerged as a specialized skill among artisans who sought to preserve and restore valuable fabrics, particularly during periods when textiles became more than utilitarian objects and began to hold significant artistic and cultural value. By the 19th and 20th centuries, the art of reweaving gained more recognition among conservators and curators, emphasizing its importance in the fields of art restoration and heritage conservation.