Loom: The heart of weaving. This is the frame that holds the warp threads taut, allowing the weft threads to be interlaced. Looms come in many sizes and styles, from simple hand looms to large industrial machines.
Warp Threads: The lengthwise threads on the loom. These threads are usually stronger and more durable than the weft threads.
Weft Threads: The threads that are interlaced across the warp threads to create the fabric.
Shuttle: A device used to carry the weft thread across the warp threads.
Reed: A comb-like tool with teeth that separate the warp threads, creating spaces for the weft thread to pass through.
Heddle: A device that controls the raising and lowering of the warp threads, allowing the weft thread to be passed through.
Bobbins: Spools that hold the weft thread.
Sley: The part of the loom that holds the reed.
Treadles: Foot pedals that control the movement of the heddles.
Scissors: Used to cut the warp and weft threads.
Comb: Used to straighten and smooth the warp threads.
Needle: Used for finishing the fabric, such as sewing in the ends of the warp and weft threads.
Other tools:
* Yarn winder: Winds yarn onto bobbins.
* Skein winder: Winds yarn into a skein.
* Warping board: Used to wind the warp threads onto the loom.
* Yarn swift: Holds a skein of yarn for winding.
* Measuring tape: For measuring and cutting yarn.
* Weights: For keeping the warp threads taut.
* Spools: For storing yarn.
This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other tools that weavers may use depending on the specific technique and type of fabric they are creating.