Weavers Collection (#8)

Cape Weawer - By nest
WAT-10322 Cape Weawer - By nest South Africa Ploceus capensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cape Weaver - By nest Cape province. South africa
WAT-10319 Cape Weaver - By nest Cape province. South Africa Ploceus capensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sociable Weaver
PS-8923 SOCIABLE WEAVER - ON BRANCH Philetairus socius Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sociable / Social Weaver
PS-8922 SOCIABLE WEAVER - ON POST Philetairus socius Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Village / Black-headed / Spotted-backed Weaver
PS-8829 Village / Black-headed / Spotted-backed / Spot-backed Weaver - Building / weaving nest Ploceus cucullatus Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sociable Weaver - nest
PS-1854 Sociable Weaver - nest Philetairus socius Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sociable Weaver - On branch Africa
PM-9871 Sociable Weaver - On branch Africa Philetairus socius Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sociable weaver - perched on branch
PM-9870 Sociable weaver - perched on branch Africa Philetairus socius Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Southern Masked Weaver In the process of building a nest. Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-170 Southern Masked Weaver - in the process of building a nest Central Namibia, Africa Ploceus velatus Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White Browed Sparrow Weaver Portrait Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-165 White Browed Sparrow Weaver - Portrait Central Namibia, Africa Plocepasser mahali Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White Browed Sparrow Weaver Foraging after rain in the desert Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-158 White Browed Sparrow Weaver - Foraging after rain in the desert Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Plocepasser mahali Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chestnut Weaver Male in breeding plumage. Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-156 Chestnut Weaver - Male in breeding plumage. Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Ploceus ocularis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-Billed Buffalo-Weaver Sitting in Thorn Tree Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-151 Red-Billed Buffalo-Weaver - Sitting in Thorn Tree Central Namibia, Africa Bubalornis niger Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White Browed Sparrow Weaver Constructing a decoy nest. Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-145 White Browed Sparrow Weaver - Constructing a decoy nest Central Namibia, Africa Plocepasser mahali Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White Browed Sparrow Weaver Nest Half completed false'/decoy nest. Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-144 White Browed Sparrow Weaver Nest - Half completed false / decoy nest. Central Namibia, Africa Plocepasser mahali Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-browed Sparrow Weaver - with grass stem Namibia, Africa
JD-17849 Whitebrowed Sparrow WEAVER - With grass stem Namibia Plocepasser mahali John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-headed Weaver Male above female inspecting nest. Zimbabwe, Africa
CAN-2092 Red-headed Weaver Male above female inspecting nest. Zimbabwe, Africa. Anaplectes melanotis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Weaver. Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Endemic to South Africa
ASW-4633 Cape Weaver Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Endemic to South Africa Ploceus capensis Alan J. S

Cape Weaver displaying on branch. Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Endemic to South Africa
ASW-4632 Cape Weaver displaying on branch Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Endemic to South Africa Ploceus capensis Alan J. S

Male Cape Weaver on perch. Inhabits grassland and fynbos, especially along river courses. Communal nester
ASW-4567 Male Cape Weaver - on perch Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ploceus capensis Inhabits grassland and fynbos, especially along river courses. Communal nester. Alan J. S

Weaver Birds - nests in tree Gambia
AL-2393 Weaver Birds - nests in tree Gambia Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Samburu
WAT-9159 Weaver Bird nests silhouetted in tree at sunset Samburu National Park - Kenya - Africa M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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In the heart of Lancashire during the Victorian period, the rhythmic clatter of looms echoed through the air as weavers diligently worked in a Lancashire Spinning Mill. Their skilled hands wove intricate patterns into fabrics that would soon grace fashionable garments and elegant home furnishings. Across distant lands, in Dundee, an advert proudly proclaimed J & A D Grimond as Weavers and Spinners. This Scottish city became synonymous with textile production, where talented artisans transformed raw materials into exquisite textiles. Meanwhile, on another continent altogether, a vibrant celebration known as "Battaglia del re Tessi del Tinta festa rapresentata" unfolded. In Africa's Namibia, a weaver bird meticulously constructed its nest using nature's own threads to create a cozy abode for its young. As time marched forward to Canada's early 1900s, the country's textile industry flourished. Factories hummed with activity as workers operated machinery that revolutionized production methods and propelled Canada onto the global stage. Yet weaving was not confined to factories alone; it held deep cultural significance across Africa long before industrialization took hold. Pre-1900s saw African communities skillfully interlacing fibers into beautiful textiles that told stories of heritage and tradition. India too had its own rich tapestry of weaving history. Shawl weavers in Cashmere during the early 1900s showcased their mastery over handlooms by creating luxurious garments coveted by royalty worldwide. The advent of textile machinery brought both opportunities and challenges for handloom weavers around the world during this era. While some embraced modernization to increase productivity, others remained steadfastly loyal to their traditional craft - preserving centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. Through it all, handloom weavers continued to be guardians of an ancient art form - their nimble fingers deftly manipulating threads into works of art that adorned homes and bodies alike.