The frame that holds warp threads under tension so weft can be woven through them, from backstrap and warp-weighted looms to the home floor loom. The Jacquard attachment of 1804, which selected threads with punched cards, automated pattern itself and became a celebrated ancestor of programmable machines. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Introduced When (Circa)Ancient; warp-weighted and ground looms are attested from the Neolithic and early civilizations onward 1 OriginThe earliest evidence of a horizontal loom comes from a pottery dish in ancient Egypt, dated to 4400 BC. 1 Introduced era (class) Power Source Connections
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1. Loom (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationWarp-weighted loom section
The earliest evidence of a horizontal loom is found on a pottery dish in ancient Egypt, dated to 4400 BC.
Introduction
The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads.
Works Material: Textile, Lead section
A loom is a device used to weave cloth and tapestry.
Works Material: Yarn, Lead section
The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads.
In Group: Looms, Lead section
A loom is a device used to weave cloth and tapestry.
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a hand-operated or power-driven apparatus for weaving fabrics
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