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“We are all connected in the great circle of life, and every thought and action weaves the tapestry of the world.” – Chief Seattle. Literally speaking, weaving is the process of interlacing two distinct sets of threads—warp and weft—to create fabric. The warp consists of the vertical threads stretched taut on a loom that form the foundation of the fabric. They remain stationary and provide the structure over which the weft threads are interlaced. The weft, then, is the set of horizontal threads that are woven in and out of the warp threads. The weft runs crosswise, over and under the warp threads, A weaver passes the weft threads back and forth through the warp, typically using a shuttle or other tool. Weaves of different strength, stretch, and appearance are made by altering the over-under patterns and colors of the threads. As we open a new lunar cycle for the Corn Moon of September, we begin with careful consideration of this ancient craft, which provides a thematic metaphor for one of several ways we need to relate in times of trouble and disconnection.
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