Inkle weaving is a type of warp-faced weaving where the shed is created by manually raising or lowering the warp yarns, some of which are held in place by fixed heddles. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term inkle has several meanings, the first of which is "A kind of linen tape, formerly much used for various purposes." The derivation of the word is uncertain.
Inkle weaving entails a warp-faced method where the shed is formed by manually manipulating warp threads, some of which are supported by fixed heddles. The term "Inkle" in the Oxford English Dictionary has multiple meanings, with its initial definition being "A type of linen tape that was commonly used for various tasks."