Loom Collection (page 25)

Carpet loom, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Local weaver spinning wool, Lassithi Plateau, island of Crete, Greece, Mediterranean, Europe

Loom in village near Lasithi Plateau, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Village weaver near Lasithi Plateau, Crete, Greece, Europe

Woman weaver selling her blankets in village near Lasithi Plateau, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Carpet Weaver 1827
A carpet weaver working at a loom; the design is traced on pasteboard, tied about the weaver, who reads the pattern and colours from it

Edmund Cartwright / W Invt
EDMUND CARTWRIGHT Inventor of the power loom

Scottish Weaver
The Weavers Shop An old Scottish man sits at his loom

Jaquard Loom / C 1885
A family admiring a Jacquard loom

Weaving in China
A woman working at a large wooden framed loom in China

Smiths Jacquard Loom
Smith Brothers PATENT JACQUARD LOOM which obtained a prize medal at the 1862 International Exhibition, London

Weaver at his Loom
A weaver at his loom, which is drawn with unusual attention to detail - including his clogs, showing that he operates the treadles barefoot

WEAVING 1568
A weaver at his loom; his wife is arriving with fresh hanks of wool

WEAVING 1658
A weaver at his loom

German Weaver 1699
A German weaver at his loom

Spinning Wool 1930S
Two old dames using combs and and a traditional spinning wheel to spin wool which will be used on a hand loom, Sandwich, Kent, England

Thomas Loombe
THOMAS LOOMBE a gentleman who did not loom very large in the history of his times

Weaving a Tapestry
A woman weaving a tapestry of Arms of the Weavers of London 1700 on a wooden hand loom

Weaving on a Hand Loom
A woman using a table hand loom, which apparently can weave anything in any type of pattern

Pyne - Worsted Winder
A WORSTED WINDER The female figure... is employed in winding worsted upon bobbins, preparatory to its being placed ypon the loom, to weave into lace

Fantasy Looms
The humble artisan toils at his loom - and lo ! he weaves a creation of beauty !

Cotton Loom
Working on a cotton loom

TUERs CARPET LOOM 1862
Tuer and Halls Power-Loom for weaving carpets. (Exhibited at the 1862 Exhibition, London)

Women / Carpet Factory
Women working the Crompton Axminster Loom at Richard Smith & Sons, Kidderminster, England

Cartwrights Loom
CARTWRIGHTs POWER LOOM Edmund Cartwrights steam- powered loom of 1785 enabled weaving to be carried out at vastly greater speed

Check-loom with Jacquard attachment

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"Loom: A Tapestry of Timeless Craftsmanship and Cultural Heritage" Step into the cotton weaving shed in Preston, Lancashire, where the rhythmic clatter of looms creates a symphony of textile artistry. Witness the intricate process behind Navajo Indian rugs being made in the USA, as skilled hands deftly navigate through colorful threads to create stunning patterns. In another corner of Preston, Lancashire, cotton weavers sit at their looms, their nimble fingers bringing life to delicate fabrics. Journey further back in time to the home of a Spitalfields weaver or witness a silk weaver's meticulous work in 1855. Even within Pentonville Prison Cell or a Swedish Peasant Interior, the loom remains an instrument for creativity and solace. It knows no boundaries when it comes to expressing human ingenuity and resilience. The power loom revolutionizes weaving with its mechanical prowess but does not diminish the artistry involved. Just like The Lady of Shalott gazing upon Lancelot's reflection on her tapestry, these creations tell stories that transcend time. Let us not forget that every masterpiece has humble beginnings – from the first weaving-loom that sparked this timeless craft to women laboring diligently in carpet factories or lace curtains being meticulously manufactured in Nottingham factories, and are more than just tools; they are gateways into worlds woven with passion and skill. They preserve traditions while embracing innovation – keeping alive our shared heritage through threads interlaced with love and dedication.