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 is a technique of warp-faced weaving where the shed is formed by manually lifting or lowering warp threads, some of which are supported by fixed heddles. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "Inkle" has multiple meanings, with the initial one being "A type of linen tape, formerly widely used for various tasks."