tagwerk

/tɑːɡˈvɛrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval term for a type of weaving or textile production, particularly referring to the production of cloth on a loom.

“The museum’s exhibit on medieval textile production highlighted the techniques of tagwerk, which were used to create intricate patterns on cloth.”

Synonyms

  • loomwork
  • weaving

Antonyms

  • unweaving