Who weaves and why? weaving, loom complexity and trade

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 33 • Published In 1999 • Pages: 30-42 •

By O'Brian, Robin

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between craft specialization, technological complexity, the gendered division of labor, and trade. Seeking to understand the shift from women to men as primary weavers, the author finds that trade is a strong predictor but technological complexity of looms is not.

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Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)	Combination

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
The gender of weaver will be associated with trade (33).	Supported
The gender of weaver will be associated with loom complexity (33).	Not Supported

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Who weaves and why? weaving, loom complexity and trade

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 33 • Published In 1999 • Pages: 30-42 • Cite

By O'Brian, Robin

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 33 • Published In 1999 • Pages: 30-42 •