Analysis, design and hand weaving manufacturing of folk motifs of Rama territory

Abstract

The study of certain areas of folk creativity is significant for the stability and maintenance of the identity of each nation. One of the ethnic segments is, also, the clothing culture of nation expressed through his authenticity, tradition and customs. Studying the history of clothing of Rama territory through the external appearance of the fabric, which is also one of the important elements of fabric function, reveals the ornament as the main element of patterned fabric. Since the traditional technologies are increasingly abandoned and replaced by a faster and more financially viable technologies, with this paper are presented those procedures of hand weaving of fabrics that were used in the production of fabrics for Croats costumes from the Rama territory. It is particulary described the hand weaving technique that was used for making the replica of motif noticed on the female Rama shirt.