Jacquard loom
noun
: a loom designed to weave fabrics of intricate design whose control mechanism makes use of cards with holes punched in them
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Both exhibitions highlighted the origins of computer programming in the weaving technology of the Jacquard loom, as well as the variety of ways artists have engaged in non-European textile traditions to create abstract work.
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K. L. H. Wells, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Before the Jacquard loom, manual pattern weaving was cumbersome, and complex designs often relied on additional methods like fabric printing or embroidery.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024
Working from these samples, a skilled weaver used a Jacquard loom to replicate the brilliant red-and-white design.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
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K. L. H. Wells, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Before the Jacquard loom, manual pattern weaving was cumbersome, and complex designs often relied on additional methods like fabric printing or embroidery.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024
Working from these samples, a skilled weaver used a Jacquard loom to replicate the brilliant red-and-white design.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
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