<<I've seen inkle looms (table model) in use at reinactment (sp?)
gatherings. Everything I've read says this is a fairly modern
(around 1900?) piece of equipment. Am I missing something in my
historical research? >>
"Inkle" simply means narrow. Narrowwares, and looms for weaving them,
have been around for hundreds of years. The Shakers had floor looms
specifically for weaving narrow tape. Tape looms of various kinds
(many table top style) were very popular in the 18c.
The difference is in the style of the loom. In the same way that
spinning wheels are hundreds of years old, a Louet or an Ashford is
readily identifiable as 20c, not all modern inkle looms would
necessarily be appropriate for reenactments (especially depending on
what time/culture is being represented.)
Deborah
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