Comments on: Weaving Tools and Equipment

By: Kathy White

Kathy White — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:21:11 +0000

I am actually trying to find a persian rug weaving frame. Unfortunately they are not sold in the US. The Navajo rug frame is about the closest that I can come to. Do they make one for very large rugs say 8′ x 10′. It would have to be able to roll the rug at the bottom and support weight. Kathy

By: Mary Walker

Mary Walker — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:21:22 +0000

Priscilla, thank you for your thoughtful insight. I will add Henry and Herman’s clans as soon as I can.

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:05:14 +0000

The tools Navajos use for weaving are very sacred. They should be made by a male who is mentally very healthy and there is even prayers done before making these tools. The thoughts of the person who makes these looms and tools have a direct affect on the weavers thoughts and the outcome of the rug. If you purchase these tools from strangers, then a prayer and blessings are in order by a medicine man. These tools are supposed to be made by a relative and I would suggest the clan of the toolmaker be put by their names. Thank you and I appreciate this website for teaching, especially the young about Spider Woman’s gift to us!

By: Paula Guernsey

Paula Guernsey — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:19:56 +0000

Mary, do you have an actual store? I’m interested in buying a Navajo spindle and learning to spin on it when I’m in Arizona next week. Yeah, I sure did wait until the last minute, didn’t I?

So, if I do find someone to teach me, I’ll need a spindle and having it shipped to Indiana wouldn’t do me much good.

Paula

By: Jayne Reed

Jayne Reed — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:22:28 +0000

What would the shipping cost be for the hip spindle? I kind of wanted (still want, actually!) one from Mark Deschinney to go with the other stuff I bought, but the shipping by UPS was crazy, so I got a big comb instead.

By: Francine L. Kavanaugh

Francine L. Kavanaugh — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:04:43 +0000

Mary

Where did you get your table loom? The one that you always use at class or monthly gathering.

Francine