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Holds the reed and moves back and forth to beat the weft yarn into place
14 Slay
after each shuttle pass.
A small tool used to pull warp threads through the eye of the heddles
15 Heald hook/drawing pin
during the threading process, making loom setup easier.
16 Jacks Help balance the movement of harness frames in a loom.
17 Heald (Harness) Frame Holds multiple heddles and moves up/down to create sheds.

Types of handlooms: Handlooms are traditional Uses of throw shuttle looms
weaving tools used to create various types of fabrics. 1 Textile production: Throw shuttle looms are used
There are several types of handlooms, each with its to create a wide range of textiles, including clothing,
unique characteristics and uses. home decor, and artisanal crafts.
1 Throw shuttle loom (Fig 2)
2 Traditional fabrics: Throw shuttle looms are often
Fig 2 used to weave traditional fabrics, such as saris,
scarves, and clothing.
3 Artisanal crafts: Throw shuttle looms are used to
create artisanal crafts, such as tapestries and wall
hangings.
Techniques used on throw shuttle looms
1 Plain weave: A simple weave pattern that involves
passing the weft yarn over and under the warp
threads.
2 Twill weave: A weave pattern that involves passing
the weft yarn over two or more warp threads.
A throw shuttle loom is a type of handloom that uses a 3 Pattern weaving: Weavers can create intricate
shuttle to pass the weft yarn across the warp threads. patterns and designs by manipulating the warp and
The shuttle is thrown or tossed across the warp, allowing weft yarns.
the weaver to create a wide range of fabrics.
2 Fly shuttle loom (Fig 3)
Characteristics of throw shuttle looms
Fig 3
1 Manual operation: Throw shuttle looms are operated
manually, requiring the weaver to throw the shuttle
across the warp threads.
2 Versatility: Throw shuttle looms can be used to
weave a wide range of fabrics, from simple to complex
designs.
3 Precision: The throw shuttle loom allows for precise
control over the weft yarn, enabling the weaver to
create intricate patterns and designs.
Advantages of throw shuttle looms
1 Flexibility: Throw shuttle looms can be used to weave
a variety of fabrics, including cotton, silk, and wool. A fly shuttle loom is a type of handloom that uses a flying
shuttle to pass the weft yarn across the warp threads.
2 Creativity: The throw shuttle loom allows weavers
to experiment with different patterns, designs, and The shuttle is propelled through the shed (the open space
techniques. between the warp threads) by a mechanism, allowing for
faster and more efficient weaving.
3 Traditional craftsmanship: Throw shuttle looms are Characteristics of fly shuttle looms
often used to preserve traditional craftsmanship and
cultural heritage. 1 Mechanized shuttle: The fly shuttle loom uses a

Disadvantages of throw shuttle looms mechanism to propel the shuttle, reducing manual
labor.
1 Time-consuming: Weaving on a throw shuttle loom
can be time-consuming, especially for complex 2 Increased productivity: Fly shuttle looms are faster
designs. and more efficient than traditional handlooms.
2 Physical labor: Throwing the shuttle across the warp 3 Improved quality: The fly shuttle loom allows for
more consistent and even weaving.
threads requires physical labor and can be tiring.
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