Basically two sets of yarn i.e. warp and weft form the ground weave and an extra set of warp yarns form additional warp pattern created over the ground weave structure. Often extra warp figures are parallel to selvedge, like border figures which are more popular in Indian sarees as illustrated in Fig.10.27. Some extra warp figures may form the vertical stripes distributed across the width of the fabric. One can create interesting designs by applying various colour-ways. Self-designed extra warp figures are found to be sober, elegant, graceful and pleasing to the eye.
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