Fixed Loom (Persian Loom)
Persian
stable loom, in which right pillars are inserted into the earth
(floor), 35 to 40 cm., but have no space for carpet to move. Carpet is
woven only at frame size. Sitting bench of weaver changes
simultaneously with increasing of carpet length, i.e., sitting bench
of weaver elevates so that he (she) may have an overruling position on
carpet.
This
type of loom is utilized in Persian regions for weaving large and fine
carpets.
In
fixed loom, as much as half length of carpet, yarn is reserved as
provision above loom, after weaving part of the carpet, they loosen
yarns above the loom and draw carpet down, gather it and sew it and
again fasten remaining warps above loom. This operation should be
accomplished by experienced artisans and is called expressional "Doukht
Zadan"; it must be somehow to leave no trace on carpet.
In
fact, working on this loom is rather difficult.
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