Weaving is one of the oldest crafts of humanity and has been documented for 32,000 years, significantly longer than pottery. Remnants of woven garments have been found in the burial chambers of ancient Egypt. This weaving manual from 1909 is considered one of the most comprehensive works on the theory and practice of weaving. The author describes the various fiber types, the principles of weaving, mechanical and automatic looms, braiding, and much more. It includes a detailed index. The supplementary part 2 of the Detailed Handbook of Weaving (1909), which is not included here, contains 1,724 illustrations on 143 plates. This is a reprint of the original 4th edition from 1909.