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Unlike flax, wool requires little preparation for spinning. It can be spun directly after carding. However, for high quality items like *Kāni Paśminā* it was scoured and graded prior to carding and spinning operations¹⁶. Since wool possessed a natural fatty material washing was essential prior to dyeing. When placed on the loom warp ends had to be spaced to prevent or minimise the tendency to catch, cling or lock together on contact. However, once positioned safely wool keeps in place and this has favoured its usage in tapestry weaving.