Our fifteen advent calendar post is, once agin not a textile but a textile tool, a rigid heddle is from Västkinde, Gotland, Sweden. It’s made out of elk horn.
It is decorated on both sides. The size is H. 4,7 cm , W. 4,5 cm.
The rigid heddle is dated to 1350- 1490 AD.
Now in collections of Historiska museet, Sweden.
/ Amica and Maria
Photo: Historical Textiles
Just a thought could this design be used for tablet weaving too? The decoration on each edge is different so would help on turning the sequence required for a repeated pattern. My experience with tablet weaving is a bit limited I admit, but if you had a set of several i reckon you might be able to manage a narrow braid of reinforcing edges of garments. It would be interesting to hear your comments. Loving your page, and Seasonal Greetings from uk.
Hi!
Thank you for your kind words!
The corner decorations would probably get stuck in the warp. But they have a use for pattern threads