The High-Warp Jacquard Loom Weavers
The high-warp weaver hangs his design
("called the cartoon") behind the loom and turns his
head constantly to consult it. He draws its broad outlines on
the warp.
As he works, he carries the image in his mind, from "the
cartoon" back to the loom. Since he is working at the back
(the rear side of the actual displayed tapestry) of the fabric,
he must execute the image in reverse in order to give it the proper
left to right orientation on the face of the hanging.
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