A leno weave is created by twisting two yarns together for the warp yarns. These yarns create a helix-like structure. The weft yarns are interwoven through the holes created in the twisted warp yarns. This technique creates a staple fabric which is very unusual in an open weave fabric. Examples of fabrics made from leno weave are Gauze, Net and Tulle fabric. It is also useful to use this at the edge of a gap in the warp otherwise the warp ends have a tendency to want to fill the space.
To create this structure a loop of thread a doup is attached to an empty shaft and travels through an empty heddle on an adjacent shaft.
The doup warp end is then threaded through the doup to pull it under an adjacent warp end creating a twist. A weft pick holds the twist in place. Below shows a doup attached to shaft 2 and poking through an empty heddle on shaft 1. Two shafts are needed to create the twist and two are needed for the twisting warp ends. This is in addition to any shafts needed if other structures are to be included in the fabric. It is important that the doup is not too long and only just reaches through the heddle as this would result in a poor shed.
The warp end to be twisted will be threaded through this loop rather than a heddle. A strong smooth thread works best for the doups. A doup will be needed for every twist required.
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