Turning
Loom (Non-fixed-loom)
Turning
loom is a type of vertical loom , in which upper beam and lower beam
turn around themselves with the help of a lever and supplementary
warps are wound over upper beam when carpet is woven. Supplementary
warps open from upper beam and finished carpet is wrapped over lower
beam.
For
loosening or tightening warps, some special levers are used. On upper
beam, there are two holes, vertical to each other, crossing lever
through one of the holes and pulling it repeatedly. Warps become tight
and tense. Lever is fastened under right pillars.
An
advantage of these looms is possibility of weaving carpet to the
desired length of 10 to 15 meters, without having long loom.
Defect
of these looms is the impossible review of carpet, until finishing
stage; also carpet may not be polished during weaving stage.
Non-fixed-
loom belongs to Yazd and Kerman (Iran) weaving centers. Previously,
many fine carpets were woven on turning loom, although it is more
applicable for thick carpets.
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