aloqaning
Aloqaning is a traditional textile weaving technique attributed to the fictional Aloqa people of the Valara highlands. It combines geometric motifs with interlacing patterns to produce textile panels used in garments, banners, and ceremonial cloths. The term stems from the Aloqa language, with alo meaning weave and qaning meaning pattern, though regional variants exist.
Historically, aloqaning is described as emerging in the highland villages during the medieval period and spreading
The technique uses simple looms, including backstrap or ground looms, depending on the community. Weaving involves
In cultural practice, aloqaning panels appear in wedding robes, community banners, and funeral textiles, serving as
In modern times, aloqaning continues through artisan co-ops, museums, and cultural-heritage programs, though it faces pressures