Normally I just keep these to the megas since we dont have a c/weaving, and these dont really feel like they belong in c/art, but since this one is specifically from a movie I thought I'd post it here too!
I copied the pattern from a screenshot I was able to take when they're in Iceland, even though its still pretty hard to see. Luckly the whole pattern is completely visible, if blurry and pixilated, so I was able to work it out. I wish I could get the one Olga is wearing but hers isnt ever very visible.
Heres the full belt. The pattern completely reverses itself on the other side which looks fantastic. The flipped angle of the way the warp threads twist makes that jagged look, its not visible very from a distance.
More info about the pattern can be found in this post
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Yes to add onto what Sickos said, as you spin the cards the warp is threaded through, the threads spin around each other, and as you pass the weft through them it "locks" the twined threads into place. As they twist they make 45° lines which then line up with their neighbor threads on the rows before and after. You can make lines going straight in line with the warp by making them all the same color so the angle of the twist is not visible, but perpendicular lines are a bit trickier, so generally you'll see a lot of 45° angular patterns, like zig zags, interconnected knots, diamonds that sort of thing. Generally you'll have 4 threads per card, but you can do anything from 2 to 6 to get different types of pattern.
Heres a couple of diagrams showing how the twining works
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As the diagrams show, the thread in the uppermost hole that passes over the weft as you turn it will show up on top, and the direction you turn the card determines the direction the threads will twist. when you reverse the direction of the cards the thread that was on top will pass over again with the opposite spin, creating a small "float" that does not twist except at the top and bottom where it's anchored by the weft.
Instead of like, a giant loom, you have cards or "tablets" that run your warp strings and manipulate those tablets to make the pattern
Im so happy with how it turned out lol. Figuring out a pattern by eye and then actually making it and having it work perfectly is such a satisfying process.
That's fuckin sick dude, do more real posts. Or ping me when you mention it in the megathread or something
I really do wish we had a c/crafts or c/weaving or something. I suppose I could shove these into c/art but that community just feels like its got the wrong vibes. I might put some in c/paganism if I ever do a pattern with some religious significance. Ill try to remember to tag you when I post them in the mega tho.
That’s super cool! Tablet weaving is fascinating, your work looks pristine!
Sometimes I wish we had a c/fiberarts or something, I would definitely post some knitting there
Thanks! And yea c/art just feels like its for digital-art/paintings/etc, something like c/crafts for physical works would be nice
Technically I suppose any sort of craft will count as "do it yourself" but c/DIY is more for home repair/fix it jobs than for artistic pieces. Id prefer something specifically more geared toward artistry
Beautiful!
I recently came across a historian who made the case for bringing back the sash and I was like "You know what... everything this person said makes complete sense."
You could always try reaching out to the costume design crew and ask for a clearer image of Olga's belt (even if it doesn't exist or they no longer have access to it anymore, they might still have reference photos) They probably don't get many people contacting them for this sort of thing and I'd venture a guess that they'd be thrilled to hear from you. You should also send them these pics to show how their costume design inspired you. I can't think of something more flattering for a costume designer to get as praise tbh.
Thats not a bad idea. Even if they dont have the actual patterns themselves, if they have images of the belts or even the full costumes it would be enough for me to work backward from.
Good job!
I have a few samples of these kinds of bands I got several years ago. They make great bookmarks
