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Weave term
Open-weave rebozo
An open-weave rebozo has a looser grid — more window in the cloth, more drape and give. Some birth workers like a little “cup” for sifting. Too open, and it is a scarf, not a carrier. Hold it to the light. If a finger pokes through easily, do not babywear in it.
Weavers talk about how tight the cloth is. I will not pretend every Lola rebozo is one named weave from one named village. In the hand, “open” means more space between threads; “closed” means more structure, less window. The buying lesson — with the finger test — is closed vs open weave. For carrying limits, see when NOT to carry.
| Weave | In the hand | Better for | Stop sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed / tighter | Looks like cloth, not netting, at a window. | Holding a baby’s weight; everyday hip carry. | Still check T.I.C.K.S. |
| Open / looser | More drape, more visible grid windows. | Some sifting / manteada feel — if the cloth is still cotton and honest. | Finger through = not a carrier. |
| Lola middle | Pedal-loom cotton: grid you can see, not gauze. | Labor, babywearing, postpartum — right length. | Not acrylic. Not a $500 silk. |
Practical test
- Hold the cloth up to a window.
- You should see the grid of the weave.
- If you can poke a finger through easily, do not carry a baby in it.
- Fiber still comes first — an acrylic scarf fails before weave talk starts. Full fork: cotton vs acrylic.
This glossary is teaching, not a stock list. No invented weavers or towns. Weave words are about structure in the hand — not a village claim.
Questions
Is open weave bad?
No. Open can mean drape some birth workers want for gentle sift work. Bad for babywearing is too open — screen door, finger through. Buy for the job.
Does Lola sell open-weave rebozos?
We sell pedal-loom cotton in the working middle — not gauze, not a rug. Check the shop for what is on the shelf. Lengths and the finger test: how to choose.
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