heddles
- Scope note
- In weaving; refers to the cords, wires, or steel strips that the warp passes through in a loom after passing through the reed, that allows the warp threads to be separated, allowing the shuttle to pass through the weft. Heddles are considered a major advance in the development of weaving technology.
- Date of creation: 30-Sep-2024
Accepted term: 30-Sep-2024