Handloom in the Coir Industry
Handloom in the Coir Industry
A handloom is a traditional weaving device used to make fabric from yarn or thread. In the coir industry, which uses coconut fiber to make mats, rugs, and other items, the handloom helps in weaving coir yarn into these products.
A handloom in the coir industry has several important parts:
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Chain Beam: This holds the warp threads (the long threads that run lengthwise) in place. It helps in keeping the yarns in order while weaving.
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Waist Beam: The woven cloth is rolled onto this beam as weaving progresses.
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Chain Rest Beam: It gives support to the chain beam and helps maintain the proper position of the yarns.
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Tension Beam: This beam keeps the yarn tight and prevents it from becoming loose during weaving.
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Heddle Frame: This part holds the heddles, which are wires or cords with holes that guide the warp threads. It helps in raising and lowering the threads to make weaving patterns.
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Treadles: These are foot pedals. When pressed, they move the heddle frames up and down, allowing the weaver to make different patterns.
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Pulley: A simple machine used to help lift or guide parts like the heddle frame more easily.
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Slay (Sley): This part pushes the weft yarn (the yarn that goes sideways) into place after it is passed through the warp.
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Lamp Rod: A rod that holds the threads at the top, helping to maintain their alignment.
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Reed: A comb-like structure that helps keep the warp threads evenly spaced and also pushes the weft yarn into place after each pass.
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Shuttle: A tool used to carry the weft yarn through the warp threads from one side to the other.
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