RecordLoom weights of baked clay and steatite< 1 of 1 > Back From Dunbar, East Lothian and Jarlshof, Shetland
Loom weights of baked clay and steatiteLoom weights were used to weight the vertical threads (the warp) on upright looms. The baked clay example from Dunbar in East Lothian was used in the seventh century while the steatite example from Jarlshof on Shetland was used between 850 and 1000. Both loomweights are perforated to allow them to be tied to the warp. Upright looms were used by about 1000 BC, and had a long history. The looms themselves rarely survive, although a number of loomweights have been found, sometimes associated with other objects used in weaving, such as weaving combs and pin beaters. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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