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Kesi Silk Tapestry Guide: Cut Silk Weaving and Chinese Textile Art

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Kesi Silk Tapestry

Kesi refers to a technically demanding tapestry weave where weft threads are cut rather than carried across the full width. This technique allows unlimited color variation and pictorial effects impossible with continuous weft weaving.

Technical Distinction

Unlike brocade where weft threads run continuously, kesi weavers cut each color area separately, creating distinct color blocks with characteristic slit edges.