Question

How is yarn woven to form a saree?

• A. The warp yarns are divided into two sets that are placed alternately with respect to each other.
• B. When the weavers use the pedal in the pit loom, these two sets of warp yarns go up and down with respect to each other.
• C. The saree hand-knitted using knitting needles. This is done similar to knitting woollens.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A The warp yarns are divided into two sets that are placed alternately with respect to each other.
B When the weavers use the pedal in the pit loom, these two sets of warp yarns go up and down with respect to each other.

The warp yarns are divided into two sets that are placed alternately with respect to each other. When the weavers use the pedal in the pit loom, these two sets of warp yarns go up and down with respect to each other. The weft yarn is in the form of a single thread that is operated using the hand. Each time the weaver pulls the shuttle, the weft yarn passes straight from between the two sets of warp yarns. This process is repeated continuously with a series of hand and leg coordinated movements. The handwoven saree is formed