African Weaving Loom Heddle, Based

Fine vertical threads strung inside a curved frame, set on a stand.

This is a weaving loom heddle on a base. Strip weaving is practiced in several parts of Africa, where narrow bands of cloth are woven on a loom and then sewn edge to edge into larger textiles. Small rectangular frame with a domed top rail and dozens of closely spaced parallel strands stretched between the rails. Wrapped lashings hold the corners, the dark brown surface is dry and cracked, and a black stand supports it.

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