An art very early practiced by all nations, and exhibited on the ancient monuments of Egypt, Ge 41:42. SeeFLAX.
It is usually performed by women, 2Ki 23:7Pr 31:13,19. The Jews say that the high-priest’s tunic was made without a needle, being "woven from the top throughout;" thus also "the High-priest of our profession" was clothed, Joh 19:23.