This study aims to examine the tablet weaving (çarpana weaving) technique, which holds an important place among traditional narrow weaving techniques, through its structural characteristics and contemporary modes of use within the context of textile design. Historically employed for functional purposes, tablet weaving stands out as a distinctive weaving technique due to its warp-faced structure and the linear and geometric surface patterns formed through the rotation of tablets and the twisting direction of yarns. A qualitative research method was adopted in the study, and national and international sources related to tablet weaving were examined through literature review and document analysis. The structural features of the technique and its various modes of use were analyzed by tracing its development from early examples to contemporary applications. Within the scope of the study, practices such as integrating tablet weaving into primary woven surfaces, creating surfaces by joining bands side by side or end to end, reorganizing bands as modular units through cutting, and evaluating the technique in areas beyond textile design such as jewelry and accessory design were addressed. The findings indicate that tablet weaving is not limited to its traditional contexts of use; rather, it functions as a versatile design input that enables surface construction, compositional development, and experimental design approaches in contemporary textile design. Moreover, the adaptability of the technique to different materials reveals its potential applicability within interdisciplinary design fields. In conclusion, tablet weaving is a significant weaving technique that can be reinterpreted through contemporary modes of use while preserving its structural characteristics, supporting cultural sustainability, and contributing to current textile design practices.
Keywords: Textile design, tablet weaving, structural characteristics, contemporary use, cultural sustainability, traditional textiles