Matthews, Washington, 1843-1905. [from old catalog] · Washington · leaf 15
NAVAJO WEAVERS. between the threads of the warp is depicted a broad, thin, oaken stick, I, which I will call the batten. A set of healds attached to a heald- … Fig. 42.— Ordinary Navajo blanket loom. rod, ra, are shown above the batten. These healds are made of cord or yarn ; they include alternate threads of the warp, and serve when drawn forward to open the lower shed. The upper shed is kept pate Lit by a stout rod, n (having no healds attached), which…
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