4-Shaft Walking Loom

Description:

• Weaving width: 36"

• This loom is currently not set up and I don’t have an exact footprint

• It will be in the neighborhood of 65” high, 54” wide

• The length will depend a bit on how far you pull out the treadles, but a very rough estimate might be around 6 feet.

• The loom was handmade for the original owner by a family member, and it seems to be more or less similar to the El Rito design

• I used it for tapestry for 6 years or so until getting my current big loom

• Like all walking looms of this sort, it has some quirks, but it worked well for me for blanket-weight tapestry and small rag rugs

• If a weaver wanted to make heavy tapestry rugs, the beater would need to be rebuilt in heavier wood

• 4-shaft walking looms are not as common as 2-shaft, and the extra shafts allow you to weave jerga

• This loom comes with a warping board

Price:

• $975

• I can help with set-up and initial warping if desired

• I will consider trades or partial trades as well

• I would also rent this loom if used exclusively in the Martinez Hacienda

Contact:

• Caroline Dechert at caroline@metbymoonlight.com

• Ranchos de Taos, NM