Loin loom or back strap loom called to be the oldest and simplest device used in the weaving of cloth is the common loom used by the tribes of Nagaland. The loom is adjustable to the body of the weaver and weaving is done without any mechanical adjustments.

2021年12月31日 · Loin loom textile weaving is a unique craft interwoven with the cultural identity and livelihoods of the people of Nagaland. The portable loom gets its name from the strap pulled around the weaver’s back that holds the whole structure of the loom at the required tension, enabling a sturdy weave pattern.

The portable Naga loin loom has a back strap with a continuous horizontal warp. The kotong (its six sticks) functions as the warp beam. It is fastened to the wall of the house by loops that are set at a distance equal to the breadth of the cloth to be woven.

2023年7月31日 · Also known as a loin loom or body-tension loom, a backstrap loom is characterised by a strap fixed to one end of the loom which the weaver wears around their waist, while the other end of the loom has individual straps that allow it to be anchored to a railing or pole, making the device portable.

2023年2月21日 · It is called the loin loom or the back-strap loom, and it is still used by tribes in Nagaland today. This is an incredibly simple contraption that consists of six bamboo sticks held parallel to each other, and the continuous warp, that is, the set of horizontal threads, is stretched between these sticks.

2019年7月13日 · The process of loin loom weaving is simple, with a minimal use of tools. A small frame is created and stood upright to stretch the warp threads. The gekong-galong is the local name for the loom...

2022年1月2日 · Only women weave are involved in loin loom or backstrap weaving in Nagaland and it is essential for girls to learn the craft. Pic: Exotic Echo. Each Naga tribe uses different colours and motifs while weaving their cloth, which establishes their distinct identity.

Arunachal Pradesh is famous for its traditional weaving technology of loin looms also referred to as back-strap or body-tension loom. It is one of the oldest devices for weaving cloth. Loin...

The loin loom, used by Naga women, is a portable loom made from bamboo that has a back strap with a continuous horizontal warp. It has six bamboo poles that function as the warp beam. It is fastened to a wall by loops made from simple rope that are set at a distance equal to the breadth of the cloth to be woven.

2022年10月7日 · Cotton, a heritage fabric woven through Naga indigenous loin looms, is more than a textile. And for Naga people for whom weaving is a way of life, many women consider the loin loom as an extension of their bodies.