A method and apparatus for multi-shed warp-wave weaving wherein weft threads (W1-W4) are inserted into shed retainers (16) by a stationary weft thread supply chamber (12). The inserted weft thread is transported through each shed retainer (16) by air jet nozzles (22) cooperatively associated with the shed retainer (16) and in fluid communication with corresponding air supply sources (AS1-AS4) stationarily mounted beneath the pathway of the shed retainers from weft insertion towards the fell of the fabric (F) being woven. The novel weft thread inserting mechanism in combination with novel air supply system act to increase the efficiency and reliability of weft insertion in multi-shed warp-wave weaving.