Brocade Backstrap Loom Kit

This is a practice loom with all the tools included for intermediate and advanced weavers, because the loom is set up for supplementary weft brocade. Each loom has been prepared by hand by Doña Lidia and her family in San Antonio Aguas Calientes, a town famous for beautiful brocade weaving. You'll notice that there are two extra rods called "pepenados" that facilitate supplementary brocade in horizontal lines. Other unique figures can be inserted using the wooden needle included and counting the warp threads as necessary.  Each bundle includes everything you need to start weaving: A complete, prepared loom with warp and weft ready to go. Thread used in San Antonio Aguas Calientes is mercerized cotton. A backstrap belt and rope made with maguey (a natural succulent fiber), repurposed cloth for the belt, and/or synthetic rope depending on local availability. Six to eight different supplementary weft colors, all cotton of the same weight as the warp and weft. A wooden needle for picking