Warp-weighted loom
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The warp-weighted loom is a simple and ancient form of loom in which the warp yarns hang freely from a bar, which is supported by upright poles which can be placed at a convenient slant against a wall
Three heddle-rods for weaving twill
Loom weight discovered in Bersabe, Galilee
Ancient Roman loom replica
Saxon loomweights
Sápmi
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Sápmi is the cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sámi people. Sápmi includes the northern parts of Fennoscandia, stretching over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Most of
Warp-weighted loom
…a Greek city in Anatolia. The warp-weighted looms were common throughout Europe, remaining in use in some areas of Scandinavia into the modern era. In Sápmi, the warp-weighted loom is a living cultural heritage today, particularly in use for weaving of traditional blankets among the Sea Sami. The warp tension…
Location of Sápmi: dark red line showing the Southern limit of the areas traditionally inhabited by the Sámi
The Sámi Parliament of Norway
Lapland Nature Reserve, Russia