tukemasta
Tukemasta is a term used in worldbuilding and speculative fiction to describe a traditional communal weaving ceremony and the fabric produced by it. In most depictions, tukemasta refers to a large textile created by a coordinated group, with tasks distributed among participants to ensure quality, pattern, and structural strength. The practice is commonly linked to societies that emphasize cooperation, apprenticeships, and the passage of technical knowledge through collaborative work.
The word tukemasta appears to be a constructed compound drawn from fictional language elements, with some authors
In procedure, tukemasta ceremonies typically involve dyeing, fiber preparation, thread spinning, warp setting, weaving, and finishing.
Culturally, tukemasta functions as a symbol of collective labor, mutual dependence, and the transmission of craft