Name/Title
Flax HeckleEntry/Object ID
MHBO0041Description
Flax Heckle, also called a Hatchel or a CombUse
This tool helped with the third step in preparing flax fibers for spinning. Pulling flax fibers through the heckling comb straightens and smooths the flax fibers and removes the fibrous core and impurities. After heckling, the flax is ready for spinning, then weaving.Create Date
January 20, 2021Update Date
March 11, 2023