The weaving shed

Cambric, Poplin, Organdie, Lawn,
Chiffon, Gingham, Taffeta, Voile.

Cloths of a weaving of warp and weft,
of ends and picks, and count and sett,
with sett the ends and picks per inch
and count the ratio of weight to length

Up and down and side to side,
the beam of warp, the cones of weft
on Cam and tappet, Jacquard, Loom,
clatter, chatter, rattle, shake,
hopsack, matt, rib and plain,
stripes and patterns, checks and twill.

Cambric, Poplin, Organdie, Lawn,
Rolls and bolts to be cut and worn.

Jeremy Duffield, 15th July 2001

©2001 Jeremy Duffield