Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by material processed]
7. textile working equipment
8. needleworking equipment
9. sewing tools
10. sewing needles

Anotations

Scope note:

Hand-held, sharp, and hollow instruments used in the production of wool rugs, wherein the wool passes through a canvas backing to create a tufted surface. These instruments, typically comprising a hollow shank, wooden handle, and needle eye, are used to push woolen fibers through the backing fabric; when the needle is removed, a length of tuft in continuous loops is left on the surface of the backing.