Saami Band Weaving Drafts for 7 Pattern Threads
Sami Band Weaving is characterized by its complexity of geometric patterns that can be woven using simple tools.… Read more...
Saami Band Weaving: Sunna 7
Tablet Weaving Cards
I have designed some new tablet weaving cards that are made of durable plastic, because I didn’t like to use the matt board ones.… Read more...
How to Warp a Band Loom
To warp my new Glimakra band loom, I use a method that is similar to the way that I warp my large floor looms, front-to-back.… Read more...
Glimakra Band Loom
The latest loom to enter my loom collection is a 2 shaft band loom made by Glimakra. I like to weave narrow bands using a small, hand held rigid hedddle, but I am hopeful that a band loom will make the band weaving process more efficient.… Read more...
Sami Grene Blanket with a Bandwoven Edge Finish
Grene rugs and blankets were a traditional style of blanket woven by the Saami on warp weighted looms. They were made of hand spun wool.… Read more...
Sami Open Braid Weaving
I have been doing a study on Sami band weaving and I noticed that the ends of the heddle woven shoe bands are often finished with a simple braid technique of finger weaving or open braiding the ends.… Read more...
