This backstrap loom is an example of huipil fabric, woven by Quiche speaking Mayan people, in Nahaula Guatemala. Backstrap looms are often fastened to a tree or post.… Read more...
Backstrap Loom
Warp-weighted loom
Warp-weighted looms have been found dating back to 5500 BC. The loom consists of a heavy frame with a roller beam on the top.… Read more...
Ground Loom
This is a replica of a ground loom. This type of loom was originally developed around 7th Century BC and was used by Bedouin in the northeast regions of Indla.… Read more...
Weaving Looms
Looms have been made throughout the world, in all shapes and sizes. Here is a photo gallery of some that were displayed at the Museum of Textiles.… Read more...
Norse yarn: aa110700
A 3 metre strand of yarn tells a story of Norse explorations to Baffin Island in the 13th Century. The yarn was buried in the tundra for almost 800 years and was found in 1984, by Father Guy Mary-Rousseliere, the parish priest at Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet).… Read more...
Raanu
Raanu weavings use a cotton warp and a wool weft. The wool weft yarns are generally quite fine and many colours are used to create the complex designs of this weft-faced rep weave.… Read more...
