aos-11 | gewan fiber cashmere Good warp yarn

Good warp yarn

which may take off the starch on the surface of the yarn until woven

It has a metal tip for a protection also

Dyed in true indigo

aos-11 | gewan fiber cashmere Good warp yarnTraditionally used as ties for ikat weaving in Sumba Island, Indonesia. They will take the fiber and split it into an appropriate width for each ikat pattern. Nowadays, plastic ties are more commonly used as it is cheaper, but Gewan is considered better. It tightens as it becomes wet in a dye bath. The resulting edge of the ikat pattern will be sharper. It also is gentler to the core fiber. I personally love how light it is. It also makes a wonderful