Weaving
Hand-woven textile exploring warp and weft structure. Materials sourced from a local weaving studio in the Upper East Side. Old yarn and felting scraps purchased directly from the studio's remnant supply.
Fiber: Reclaimed wool, mixed yarn (synthetic and natural) · Materials: Reclaimed yarn, felting scraps · Source: Local weaving studio, Upper East Side
Working with pre-loved materials introduced an element of chance: the color palette and texture were determined by what was available, making the sourcing as much a part of the process as the weaving itself.
Process
Most scrap pieces were 1–2 inches long. Each strand had to be knotted together by hand to build a workable weft length before threading could begin.
Scrap yarns, unidentified
Organizing by color — scraps sorted before warping
Result
Final piece: 27 warp ends · 104 weft passes · Simple basket weave.