Seeing or hearing the words “natural fibers” makes many people think about eco-friendliness and clean living. Others might ...

The Golden Thread: A Fiber Art Exhibition ... “Still” (2023), handwoven tapestry on floor loom, indigo dyed paper, yarn, and beads, 54 x 18 x 6 inches Right: Jacqueline Qiu, “Lulling ...

Notice the strings that are woven or knitted together to make the fabric. These strings are called yarns. Each yarn is made of many fibers twisted together. Each fiber is made of very long molecules ...

Twisting the fibers together makes a strong yarn. Finally, using tools or machines, people weave or knit the yarn together to make fabric. Cotton, linen, silk, wool, cashmere, and burlap are all ...