Jacquard loom

noun

: a loom designed to weave fabrics of intricate design whose control mechanism makes use of cards with holes punched in them

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Both exhibitions highlighted the origins of computer programming in the weaving technology of the Jacquard loom, as well as the variety of ways artists have engaged in non-European textile traditions to create abstract work. K. L. H. Wells, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024 Before the Jacquard loom, manual pattern weaving was cumbersome, and complex designs often relied on additional methods like fabric printing or embroidery. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024 Working from these samples, a skilled weaver used a Jacquard loom to replicate the brilliant red-and-white design. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jacquard loom was in 1851

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“Jacquard loom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jacquard%20loom. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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