The Difference between Saori weaving and freeform art weaving take 2

[@AmyDMcKnight]

What you do embodies the spirit of Freestyle weaving which predates the brand you are talking about ;-) Don't sell what you do and what you are inspiring others to do short! You make amazing things! Thanks for sharing your process!

[@M15Guys]

I love the way that you were so modest about this subject. I truly believe that ‘freeform’ weaving should be just that ! For ‘Saori’ to have so many rules and expectations from the “Saori Panel’’ seems to be a paradox to me ! I would rather watch your creativity at work (for instance, the varying yarns you use for warping), rather than the Saori-purchased uniform warp which seems so restrictive. The regulation behind Saori forces weavers into having to purchase from the company, and i’m afraid that the finished works therefore follow a certain ‘look’. Your work is truly “without rules” and so represents authentic, creative, freeform art. Many thanks for posting.

[@rosalindtaylor3479]

A weaver can warp a Saori loom just as you can with any loom. The pre-wound warp is optional and often used to encourage the beginner. Also Saori is great for kids and for people with differing abilities.

[@M15Guys]

@@rosalindtaylor3479 True x

[@dbrowne9341]

wow thanks for this...been looking for a way into free form weaving out of conventional weaving...and your IT!!!thanks so much!

[@susanjanemay5713]

Delighted to find you and managed to turn off the advert yay! 😄

[@stephanielewis-cooper4094]

I love your videos! Thanks so much for putting so much effort into communicating your energy and creativity for your art form. I make jewellery for a living and that will always be my first love but I've recently bought an Ashfords Knitters Loom and made my first scarf this past weekend. I know its terrible, but I could see improvement in it from the start through to the end. You're hands down my favourite teacher of this art because I like how you do your own thing rather than insist on following all the rules in the book. Anyway, it is appreciated. All the best.

[@UrbanGypZ]

Thank You Stephanie! You totally made my day.

[@charlenetyger9473]

Saori looms can be warped with hand spun. I often wind my own warps for my saori loom. The ready warps aren't always "thinner" there is a thicker yarn available. I don't know what year this was aired, but Saori knows no limitations. :) Freestyle knows no limitations as well. I do own a rigid heddle as well... A 48" Ashford. "Just weave" 🌼

[@UrbanGypZ]

Saori does limit my use of the term Saori in the type of weaving I do without their training. To avoid receiving a cease and desist letter from Saori(I have heard this has, indeed, happened), I call what I do freeform art weaving and make it super clear I am not calling what I do Saori. Other wise yes there are a lot of similarities.

[@worksofhands]

We love to collect looms, and a Saori is definitely collectable.

[@cintiapollock2486]

oh I missed it aww : ( it was good looking up the Saori weaving dont know much about it cool : )

[@worksofhands]

Now I finally get it. I read their policies on their website and it's really controlling who they will allow people to buy and use their products. And how the brand name is going to be used. It's a shame that not everyone can do Saori, because not everyone is okay with cult-like controlling. I know I'm not okay with following a group blindly.

[@wendycoyne2899]

If you want to buy a Saori loom, you simply order and pay for one. No-one controls who can buy one, or how to use one. It is simply a two shaft loom, very well made and easy to store.

[@judygay8875]

While Saori weaving is by definition freestyle, all freestyle weaving is not Saori. Saori weaving is a marriage of techniques, equipment, and philosophy. You can weave in the Saori style on any loom, but to market it or present it as Saori weaving, it must be done on a Saori loom. It is very important to the Saori community (and company) that Misao Jo's legacy be protected and respected by embracing all the facets of the practice.

[@suzannemortimer9752]

PS I would love a Saori loom!

[@UrbanGypZ]

Me tooooo! Its at the top of the wish list.

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Hi I would like to sign up for a free art weaving course, but the link doesnt seem to work for me. Could you please help?

[@UrbanGypZ]

Hi suzanne. I recently had to migrate the classes. This link should work: urbangypz.teachable.com/p/getting-started-art-weaving

[@lorainpettit1712]

Please pronounce Saori correctly. Japanese pronounce "a" as a short vowel. So it's more like "saa-ori". Thanks for listening.

[@TinyFreya59]

According to the website how to pronounce dot com, she IS pronouncing it correctly.

[@NoBootyBeauty]

Graphics would have made this video useful...

[@UrbanGypZ]

Maybe so... but for free content on you tube, this is what you get.

[@NoBootyBeauty]

@@UrbanGypZ I'm sorry if I appeared rude... I was simply hoping to see some of your works! Just moved onto the "How to avoid weaving stripes" and the first thing you did was hold up one of your wonderful pieces and I was almost giddy with pleasure!!!!!!