Showing posts with label weaving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weaving. Show all posts

Weaver as Shaman


There are many textile motifs still in use today that can be traced back to the first known artworks created during the Paleolithic period. It has also been suggested that textile production (weaving) is a sacred act.

The prehistory of textiles: Paleolithic

Textile production is one of the most ancient arts and is one of the most important factors in the survival of our species. Awls and eyed needles for sewing hides began to appear over 70,000 years ago. Amazing!