Weaving rods

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Weaving rods

Entry/Object ID

2023.6.6

Description

Set of two identical front and back weaving rods made of dark wood. Ends are notched, likely done by hand. The notches prevent the loom and weaving from slipping.

Collection

Milton Sonday Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2023.6

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

backstrap looms

Dimensions

Width

2 cm

Length

30 cm

Circumference

6 cm

Dimension Notes

Weaving rods have identical dimensions

Parts

Count

2

Parts

Weaving rods (A, B)

Material

Wood

Colors

Color

Brown

Color Notes

Natural wood color

Research Notes

Notes

"Backstrap Weaving" by Barbara Taber and Marilyn Anderson, p. 30.