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Carved Backstrap Heddles

Carved Backstrap Heddles

PriceFrom $59.99

Handmade carved backstrap loom.  These are made from solid wood and are 1/2" thick to 1/4" thick where the patterns holes are located.    Not sure what to start with? Get the 9 short slot. With it you can make bands for 5, 7 and 9 pattern threads. To go with it, I highly recommend Susan J. Foulkes' book "Weaving Patterned Bands" for beginners. It has great information to get you started. (a wonderful customer suggested the line above :) )

A shelac and wax  finish has been applied.   Choose from the following heddles:

Reproduction Circa 1860 Horse design(7 3/8 x 4 3/4")
Pig carved heddle (6 3/4 x 5")
Rooster  (6 3/4 x 5")

Fleur-de-lis (6 3/4 x 5")

Compass (6 3/4 x 5")

The Reproduction heddle is a replica of a Native American Heddle, Mesquakie, Circa 1860
The Durham Weaver is a great source for band weaving. This video demonstrates the double hole heddle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qynTGaBZycw&fbclid=IwAR3NoiDZoAtIcfrlpjO3TfOlZIJKuasxjBI6kokFAHMYwFj1a6R7yt2DQm4

Another good source for backstrap weaving  https://backstrapweaving.wordpress.com/resources/

Handywoman shop will close on November 17, 2024 and reopen on January 5th 2025.  No orders will be taken during this time and payment processing will be turned off.   All orders taken before shutting down will be shipped out as usual rest assured your orders will not be delayed at all by my closing.  USPS is slower during these last few months of the year so plan ahead.    
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