Weaver's Sword

82-7-301B

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Bun Mi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Mai Kep Khit | ไม้เก็บขิด
Object Number 82-7-301B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Bun Mi
Site Name Ban Bun Mi | บ้านบุญมี
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Subject Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Description

One of a pair of carved wood swords. Smooth with four sides. The shorter end is multi-sided with carved decorative bands. Used for picking up threads (khit technique). Could belong to the loom 82-7-265 which is for making the base of a woman's skirt.

Length 30.8 cm
Width 2.7 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981

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