Jacquard weaving is a textile production method that uses a special loom to create intricate patterns in fabric. This technique was invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in the early 19th century. The loom employs a series of punched cards to control individual threads, allowing for complex designs that were difficult to achieve with traditional weaving methods. The Jacquard loom revolutionized the textile industry by automating the weaving process, making it faster and more efficient. This innovation laid the groundwork for modern computer programming, as the concept of using binary code to control machines can be traced back to the punched cards used in Jacquard weaving.