Beginner guide · 7 min
Jajim and narrow-band flatweaves
Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29
How jajim is made
Jajim is woven on narrow looms in long strips, then the strips are sewn side by side. The pattern is formed by the warp threads.
Uses
Used as covers, bedding wraps and hangings in nomadic and village homes.
Identifying
Look for the seams between strips and warp-faced stripes.
Related photographs
Representative photographs, not of any specific catalogued object. Sources on the credits page.