The fabricant gives the general indications as to the kind of stuff he desires to be woven, and his draughtsmen design the pattern, but it is the workman himself who must find the way to weave in threads of all colours the patterns sketched on paper.
Kropotkin emphasizes the role of the workman in the weaving process, highlighting their creativity and skill.
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