Defects Observed in Hand Wovenıngs, Restoration Techniques and Tools Used in Restoration

Abstract

In hand weaving, errors can occur either during weaving or after weaving. Defects that occur after weaving are generally related to the quality of the fibers used in weaving. Threads are the basic material of hand weavings; sheep wool, goat hair, camel hair, cotton, silk etc. It is obtained from natural fibers. The fastness of natural fibers (such as resistance to color, friction, light, washing, sweat, and weather conditions) may be less than chemical fibers. Wool fibers in particular are very prone to moth infestation. Carpet is the strongest weaving technique among hand-woven fabrics. Kilim, cicim, zili, sumac, katana, kolan etc. The strength of textiles is not as high as carpet. Errors may occur in hand weaving due to many factors. Preservation of hand-wovens is more important than restoration; well-preserved weavings will not need restoration. It is generally possible to restore damaged textiles that cannot be protected. There are restoration masters in cities such as Aksaray's Sultanhanı district, Konya, Kayseri and Istanbul. The tools used by masters when applying restoration techniques are also extremely important. The restoration processes of hand-wovens produced by the master-apprentice relationship are also based on the master-apprentice relationship