Loom Part

82-7-292B

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Om Kaeo

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ki | กี่ | Ki Tho Pha | กี่ทอผ้า
Object Number 82-7-292B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Om Kaeo
Site Name Ban Om Kaeo | บ้านอ้อมแก้ว
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Bamboo | Textile
Subject Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Description

Bamboo pole used to manipulate parts of a loom (82-7-242.1) which is attached via strings. The weaver pushes down on the attached bamboo pole with their foot which raises some threads so a shuttle can get passed through. It is used along with 82-7-292A.

Height 3.17 cm
Length 86.36 cm
Width 3.17 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 022 - Field Number

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