Mat weaving is an aspect of ___

Mat weaving creates fabric from woven fibers. This makes it a textile technique. Textiles are any woven or fiber-based materials.

While mat weaving is a craft, textiles is the specific category. Design and graphics work with visual communication. Textiles specifically involves fiber work.

Many cultures weave mats from grass, palm, or reeds. The woven structure creates strong, useful surfaces. This tradition continues worldwide.