There is no definite date, but the ancient civilizations used the approach as a part of its daily culture. Textile products are perishable, so historians have a hard time finding the exact beginnings of weaving. Only very few woven fabrics are still present today, since there are several elements that can damage and deteriorate the materials, like insects, erosion, fire and climatic situations. More on the Process After cutting the dowel rod, place and push it at the center hole of the whorl or wheel, letting around 1 to 1.5 inches to stick out at the base. This is referred to as the bottom-whorl spindle or low-whorl. Drill a small hole at the shaft center. Experts recommend that you use a 5/64 drill bit. Twist the spindle another time and provide your right hand back to where the left is holding the yarn. Move the left hand back 3 inches, the pull and draft more wool fibers to let the spindle turn around. Let go of the yarn using the right hand and the twist should move up into the fibers. More fibers should be pulled out from the mass of the fiber by tugging the left hand. Weaved blankets were distributed among those who attended the potlatch ceremonies as an indication of wealth. Whoever donated the blankets gained prestige, and thus, earns an increase in the social status. Whenever the supply needs to be increased, the blankets are only cut in lots of pieces so that more attendants can be accommodated with a gift. The new designs have been highly influenced by the availability of mechanical looms. People need both talent and time if they want to master the art. The activity is also highly considered as a boutique craft. You can get supplies and expert information from local fabric and sewing stores. You can also visit different web sites online and talk to other master weavers in online forums. The Past Few Millennia Early men developed the first string 20,000 to 30,000 years ago by twisting and twining handfuls of fibers that come from plants together. They prepared thin bundles of plant material and stretched these out as they twisted the material together to create fine thread or string.