The Weaver
Series about traditional crafts along the Silk Road trade route. In northern China, a family of weavers use a combination of handmade techniques and mechanised looms.
The Uyghur community in north west China have been making atlas silk for thousands of years. Mattursun Islam and his family are continuing the tradition, using a combination of handmade techniques and mechanised looms. From designing the patterns to colouring, dyeing and weaving the thread, this film follows each stage in absorbing detail. We also get an engaging glimpse into how their family and working life are closely connected. With rival companies often copying his designs, Mattursan is proud of his reputation. But he and his wife also enjoy a good-natured rivalry over who really runs things.
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The slow way of weaving silk on a handmade wooden loom
Duration: 02:46
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Jon Morrice |
| Director | Jon Morrice |
| Executive Producer | Richard Bright |
Broadcasts
- Wed 4 May 2016 19:30
- Mon 8 May 2017 19:30
- Tue 24 Oct 2017 20:30
- Mon 26 Feb 2018 19:30
- Tue 27 Feb 2018 03:10
- Mon 21 Jan 2019 19:30
- Fri 12 Jul 2019 00:30
- Wed 11 Mar 2020 19:30
- Thu 12 Mar 2020 02:00
- Mon 2 Aug 2021 00:40
- Wed 18 May 2022 00:00
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