Heddles
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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Tools and Equipment > equipment > <equipment by material processed> > textile working equipment > <textile fabricating tools and equipment>
Descripción
In weaving; refers to the cords, wires, or steel strips that the warp passes through in a loom after passing through the reed, that allows the warp threads to be separated, allowing the shuttle to pass through the weft. Heddles are considered a major advance in the development of weaving technology.
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Otros términos
- heddle [en]
- wire heddles [en]