Instruments
Each stage in the textile production process requires different instruments, as illustrated here.
- Shearing
- Carding
- Spinning and plying
- Winding balls of wool
- Reeling
- Dyeing
- Designing
- Warping
- Weaving
- Sewing
- Finishing
- Accessories
There are various other devices associated with these tools, such as the ceramic plates used with spinning and pulling instruments.
In the bibliography you will find references to further reading on archaeological, historical and contemporary weaving instruments.