What is the difference between weaving, knitting, tufting, and knotting?

Weaving is the interlacing of warp and weft threads using a loom to create fabric. Knitting uses a single yarn looped through itself to build fabric. Tufting involves pushing yarn through a base cloth, usually to make rugs. Knotting ties threads or yarns in patterns to create pile or texture. All are different textile techniques with unique structures and histories.

Why are woven towels better than tufted or knitted towels?

Woven towels, especially those made on traditional looms, are stronger, more durable, and age better than tufted or knitted alternatives. They absorb well without falling apart, and don’t rely on synthetic blends that can deteriorate quickly. The weaving technique also preserves cultural craft and heritage.

Seattle Weavers’ Guild Lecture: Preserving Turkish Hand Weaving

January 22, 2026

A one-hour lecture presented to the Seattle Weavers’ Guild exploring the history, near-loss, and preservation of traditional Turkish hand weaving — from palace workshops to living looms still operating today.

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January 22, 2026

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In December 2025, Jennifer presented a full-length lecture to the Seattle Weavers’ Guild on the history, evolution, and preservation of traditional Turkish hand weaving.

The talk traces weaving from its deep cultural roots through the centuries of industrial pressure that nearly erased it, and into the modern reality of sustaining living weaving communities today. Drawing on over 16 years of on-the-ground work in Türkiye, the presentation connects technique, material knowledge, and stewardship with real-world application.

This lecture reflects the educational foundation behind Jennifer’s Hamam — not as a brand exercise, but as an ongoing commitment to keeping endangered textile knowledge alive through practice, teaching, and direct support of master weavers.

The full recorded lecture is available to watch below.