Repairing Broken Warp Threads, Echigo Jōfu

The fine ramie threads are brittle and fragile, especially when the humidity goes down. The weaver sometimes spends considerable time throughout her day repairing broken warps. She does this by tying on additional lengths and pinning the thread to the woven textile until it is incorporated into the fabric. Leaving a broken warp un-mended will create a flaw in the finished product, so this work is essential.