Today we're sharing an interview with Katie Strano, founder of the one-woman weaving studio Heddle Over Heels. You may know Katie from her popular Gist patterns, including Embossed Towels, Aurora Scarf, and her Cramming and Denting Technique Trio. In addition to designing, Katie is also a teacher and production weaver who believes in adding beauty to life through objects which are as lovely as they are useful.

Soumak is a wrapping technique used in weaving to create beautiful textures and designs. The technique is believed to have originated in the Caucasus region and has historically been used to create intricate and durable rugs. In this article, weaver Katie Strano offers a step-by-step tutorial on how to get started weaving Soumak on any loom.