SAORI; A CRAFT THAT CAPTIVATES BEGINNER WEAVERS
Have you heard about SAORI weaving? It is a popular Japanese weaving craft that has won the hearts of many over the decades and now spans many different countries around the world. Its uniqueness lies in its free-flowing creativity that gives complete freedom to the learner. Contrary to other more traditional forms of weaving and looms, SAORI is not pattern-based, not mathematical, and far more relaxing, as it gives complete freedom to just enjoy creativity at the loom.
SAORI is all about going with the flow:
SAORI is a free-flowing form of weaving where there are a few technical things you need to remember. A learner who is getting started with weaving can begin weaving with just a couple of minutes of instruction and immediately be producing beautiful, woven cloth. The looms are designed to allow you to weave quickly, with minimal setup required.
You don’t even have to know how to wind a warp if you use the pre-wound warps from SAORI.
With SAORI weaving and the ease of using the loom, with no patterns to worry about and no such thing as a mistake, it is so wonderful to weave with the creative flow. To get into an easy rhythm of transforming warp and weft into woven cloth.
The history and enjoyment of SAORI in Japan and across the world are extensive and rich, so there is a sea of knowledge and inspiration that you can explore.
If you are just getting started with weaving, SAORI is one of the fascinating crafts you can enjoy weaving and creating unique patterns.
SAORI enhances Focus and Attention:
Just like any other hand weaving, SAORI helps you increase your focus and attention. It is a meditative craft where learners are free to use their imagination and sharpen their creative faculties by coming up with random patterns and playing with yarn colours and textures that look attractive. The abstract patterns that one can create through SAORI weaving give the art its true meaning and significance – as you create a one-of-a-kind piece of cloth. Whether clothes, soft furnishings, or wall hangings that you create through SAORI are all unique, and no two items are similar whether in form or appearance.
SAORI as a foundation for weaving:
Want to get started with weaving, but find traditional methods seem too complicated and intimidating? You can always choose SAORI as the foundation of your weaving endeavor. SAORI allows you to easily start weaving and enjoy making cloth with a 2-shaft loom. You can create some patterns if you choose, or just enjoy the freedom of freestyle creativity. You may never want to learn traditional weaving after enjoying the freestyle creativity and benefits that SAORI offers.
Durable clothes made with SAORI:
Many people might think that hand weaving, particularly SAORI clothes, is just a showpiece and not durable – or that you can only create a scarf or wall hanging; it is a myth! The unique garments you can create through this innovative weaving are durable, long-lasting, and have a high wearability factor. Also, SAORI clothing is extraordinary, allowing you to stand out from the crowd. Every thread is carefully selected and woven by the artist putting their heart and soul into it. Let’s leave the homogeneity of our current textiles behind and enjoy weaving and wearing our own unique clothing!
No wastage in SAORI Weaving:
One of the best advantages of SAORI is that the clothes that you create have minimal or no wastage. You can create unique designs and avoid unnecessary wastage. You don’t need to use a particular type of yarn or a specific amount of it, so you can use whatever is around you. In fact, with SAORI you can use ANYTHING in your weave. Use yarns that you already have in your stash, reuse fabric by cutting up strips and utilise this in your weaving. Upcycle, Recycle, and Reimagine your clothing.
Those of you who are getting started with weaving can reach out to us, and we will help you learn this mesmerizing craft of SAORI at our beautiful, relaxing, and inspiring studios. Our classes are designed to nurture and inspire the beginner weaver, so come and join us at the loom!
