Why? Complexity! Modern looms have become so complicated that without training and persistence, they become mechanical follies destined to gather dust for years. I have known several would-be weavers who splashed out thousands of dollars on looms, only to have them sit dormant in their homes, sometimes occupying an entire room and yet producing nothing. It is this extremely simple design that attracted me to the loom. Plans include this highly versatile artists easel that will hold your loom for display or work Lynne Milsom from Fibre Arts Bootcamp guides us through removing the rag rug project from the loom, completing the fina. These blankets were woven on a very simple loom, consisting of two upright poles and two cross members, lashed together to create the desired size blanket. A Salish woven blanket would become a treasured item, with tremendous spiritual and tribal significance. Just harvesting and converting the raw materials, whether from plant, tree, Mountain Goat or the specially bred woolly coastal dog into useable fiber took great skill and much time. Weavers were highly revered for their craft., as well as the necessary dyes and paints. The Salish people have a long history of fiber working and are renowned for their beautiful weaving. The Salish are coastal people indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, extending from Washington State up to Bella Coola in British Columbia. Video Library – Caring for Sick & Injured Llamas.
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