The Production of braids has to go through many processes as
it is said,
"The braiding requires patience".
It starts with a doubling process: splitting silk yarns which
has gone through degumming process; taking out the quantity
necessary for the braiding; and combining several yarns which
are winded to a small winder, to one yarn. Then, these combined
yarns are twinned to make easier to braid, measured by calculating
the braided products such as bands or cords, and passed to dying
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Making Process
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Measuring |
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Twinning |
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The colorants used for dyeing are seven.
Choosing colorants to blend and their fraction or density is
figured out from experience and sense of the dyeing artists.
They dye yarns delicate shades by changing fraction of blends
or density. After yarns are dyed, they are cut to the length
right for the braiding. |
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Cutting |
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Braiding |
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Making Process
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About silk
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Finishing |
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Tufting |
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