Question

Once the loom is set in regard to warp and weft, the loom goes through a series of motions to form the fabric. Regardless of the kind of loom or pattern to be woven, the basic weaving operation consists of the following steps from primary to secondary in sequence:
A. Shedding
B. Picking
C. Beating
D. Taking up and Letting off
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, C, B, D
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Primary motions of weaving: Shedding → Picking → Beating → Taking up/Letting off.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Shedding.
Shedding is the first step where warp threads are separated into two layers to form a shed.
Step 2: Picking.
In this step, the weft yarn is inserted through the shed.
Step 3: Beating.
The newly inserted weft is pushed into place by the reed to make the fabric compact.
Step 4: Taking up and letting off.
The woven fabric is wound onto the cloth beam (taking up) while new warp is released from the warp beam (letting off).
Step 5: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct sequence of weaving steps is A → B → C → D.