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BAckstrap Loom - All Fiber Arts | ||
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Backstrap Loom |
| This backstrap loom is an example of huipil fabric, woven by Quiche speaking Mayan people, in Nahaula Guatemala. Backstrap looms are often fastened to a tree or post. The other end of the loom wraps around the weaver's waist and the weaver adjusts the tension by leaning back on the loom.
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| Backstrap Loom of Jacaltenango, Guatemala This site gives a good explanation of how to weave on a backstrap loom.
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| Weaving with a Backstrap Loom Here are some great pictures of backstrap weaving in Indonesia.
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| Weaving Workshops & Tours If you are planning to travel to Mexico, you can take a weaving workshop to learn traditional Mayan backstrap weaving.
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