tilatut
Tilatut is a traditional textile weaving technique used to produce tessellated, tile-like patterns within woven fabrics. It combines a regular warp structure with carefully controlled weft interlacing to create raised or color-blocked “tiles” that read as a grid of motifs across the fabric. The technique is valued for its tactile texture and visual rhythm, which arise from the interplay of color, density, and the staggered placement of tile units.
Etymology and origins are documented in regional weaving literature, with the term tilatut stemming from a
Technique and variation: Tilatut typically employs a backstrap or mid-height loom and uses a supplementary-weft technique
Cultural role and modern usage: Tilatut patterns often encode regional identity and lineage and are taught
See also: weaving, textile techniques, loom technologies, colorwork.