We went to a Saori official business (school). Everyone had a loom for themselves. Sa means all have own dignity. And Ori means weaving. Read more: https://www.saoriglobal.com/
The looms were specially made for this process. Easy for anyone who hasn’t woven before. two shafts. A bobbin winder attached. A narrow shelf for the special shuttle scissors etc.
The shuttles were nice and had 2special things. Read on.
Easy opening the bobbin holder rod.
Two sizes holes. For finer yarn and bulkier textures.
To cut off the woven part instead of the 2-stick heading or trying on: the assistant laid this stick on top of the unwoven warp. See more.
The stick was pressed into the slot of a special stick and the warp wound round a few times.
The warp was cut in the previous photo and here wound round and round the stick. Then to be attached to the loom front beam.
The stick with the warp wound on it was attached then to the front beam. Very fast and also secure with tension perfectly retained.
How interesting! And, typically so efficient and easy!
Saori weaving and philosophy is a breath of fresh air.
It’s always so interesting to see your posts from around the world, Peggy!!
What a great idea to use the winding sticks! So fast and secure!
Thank you for sharing your observations and features of the loom and shuttles! Very interesting.
I love the idea of a bobbin winder all attached! And that stick method of cutting off is genius!
Great idea and method to retain your warp if needed. Thanks for the detailed explanation and photos!
Love that warp treatment instead of retying on, easy and effective I bet. Makes perfect sense.
So wonderful to follow you on your journey. Thank you for including us back in the US.
Wow good ideas!! Would love a day or two there
Hi Peggy
It was great seeing you at CNCH. Although I don’t do Saori weaving, I bought this attachment to use on my 8-shaft loom last year as an alternative to the one or two stick method for retaining correct tension after cutting off a piece of weaving. Brilliant. Glad you agree. 😍. Peace. D Taylor, DVM
Brilliant! Must (have Hubby) try this.