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Description
This set of shafts, or heddles, were likely made in the last few decades by a weaver who still operates traditional looms. They are made from modern cotton and acrylic yarn, including some bright purple chenille, but are made with traditional techniques. Heddles allow the weaver to work quickly by automatically picking up certain threads from the warp, allowing the weaver to slide the weft yarn between the warp threads in a single motion. This pair of heddles could be used in a two shaft loom, where they would pick up every other thread for a simple over-and-under, or tabby, weave. They could also be used with another set to create more complicated patterns.