Lohori,
The wave like stitch in nakshi kantha, typical of Rajshahi district; a mutation of the Persian word ’lehr’, which means wave; but also applies to other kanthas using the thick, close running stitch associated with this type of kantha.
The wave like stitch in nakshi kantha, typical of Rajshahi district; a mutation of the Persian word ’lehr’, which means wave; but also applies to other kanthas using the thick, close running stitch associated with this type of kantha.
Loom,
A device, the invention of which greatly increased the speed at which cloth could be made of spun yarns. The loom used for weaving contains a means of lifting selected warp yarns above other warp yarns, forming a space called a shed through which the weft is passed. Such devices cannot function unless the warp is under tension, so all looms also contain in means for stretching the warp. There are many different method of stretching the warp and of forming sheds, ranging from the very simple to the very complex.
A device, the invention of which greatly increased the speed at which cloth could be made of spun yarns. The loom used for weaving contains a means of lifting selected warp yarns above other warp yarns, forming a space called a shed through which the weft is passed. Such devices cannot function unless the warp is under tension, so all looms also contain in means for stretching the warp. There are many different method of stretching the warp and of forming sheds, ranging from the very simple to the very complex.
Looping,
A technique using a single element or yarn in which the free end and full length of the yarn is pulled through previous work at the edge of a fabric to form each new loop. The element crosses over itself in proceeding to make the next loop.
Looping is an ancient technique that existed before the demonstration of fiber sources and the invention of the loom. The technique is still practised in areas with less European influences such as the Amazon rainforest and New Guinea. Frequently, long plant fibers are used that can be twisted into yarn as the work proceeds.
A technique using a single element or yarn in which the free end and full length of the yarn is pulled through previous work at the edge of a fabric to form each new loop. The element crosses over itself in proceeding to make the next loop.
Looping is an ancient technique that existed before the demonstration of fiber sources and the invention of the loom. The technique is still practised in areas with less European influences such as the Amazon rainforest and New Guinea. Frequently, long plant fibers are used that can be twisted into yarn as the work proceeds.
Lost-wax,
Casting from a wax model. The object to be made is shaped in wax (either solid or hollow) and is covered (invested) in a clay mould. The mould was then heated to melt and burn out the wax. The resulting space is then filled with molten metal.
Casting from a wax model. The object to be made is shaped in wax (either solid or hollow) and is covered (invested) in a clay mould. The mould was then heated to melt and burn out the wax. The resulting space is then filled with molten metal.
Lungi,
A man’s sewn or unsewn lower body drape - sarong-type garment- tucked around the body to hang from waist to ankle. used in various parts of the subcontinent. It has regional names such as lacha in Punjab.
A man’s sewn or unsewn lower body drape - sarong-type garment- tucked around the body to hang from waist to ankle. used in various parts of the subcontinent. It has regional names such as lacha in Punjab.
Lye or Ley,
Any strong alkaline solution, especially one used for the purpose of washing such as soda lye, soap lye.
Any strong alkaline solution, especially one used for the purpose of washing such as soda lye, soap lye.