HANDLOOMS IN VIJAYAWADA

Handlooms

Handlooms are a type of traditional weaving device that is operated by hand. The weaver sits at the loom and uses their hands to weave the yarn or thread into fabric. Handlooms are typically used for the production of textiles, and have been used for centuries in many cultures and civilizations around the world. They are still widely used today in many parts of the world, particularly in rural areas and by artisans who produce hand-woven fabrics for sale. Many handlooms are simple and portable, making them easy to use in a home or small workshop.

What are the types of handloom?

There are several different types of handlooms, each with its own unique design and features. Some of the most common types include:

• Pit loom: a type of handloom that is set up on the ground, with the weaver sitting in a pit in front of the loom. The weaver uses their feet to operate the loom.
• Frame loom: a type of handloom that has a wooden frame, with the warp stretched across it. The weaver sits in front of the loom and uses their hands to weave the yarn or thread.
• Tablet-woven: a type of hand loom which specializes in weaving narrow bands or tablet weaving that can be used for belts, straps or similar decorative items.
• Inkle loom: is a type of handloom that is used for weaving narrow bands, such as belts or trim.
• Backstrap loom: is a type of handloom that is held in place by tension from the weaver's body. It is a very portable and simple loom, traditionally used by indigenous people.
• Treadle loom: is a type of handloom that is powered by the weaver's feet, with a pedal-operated mechanism for advancing the warp.

All these handloom have a different mechanism but are all ultimately controlled by the weaver themselves, unlike the power loom which is powered by a mechanical or electrical source

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