Vintage weaving shuttles
July 1, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under weaving and handweaving and looms
For years, I have been looking for a specific style of weaving shuttle for my inkle looms.
The ones that I have been questing after are based on netting shuttles.
I have been weaving on my band and inkle looms with ‘the usual band loom’ style of shuttle, and they have been working just fine:
The top shuttle in the pic above, is made by Harrisville, and comes with their Backstrap loom.
It’s a very pleasant shuttle… lightweight and sturdy.
The lower brass shuttle is one that my son in law made for me. I love it. It’s a hefty shuttle, great for beating in …read more
