Rug Weaving Tools

[T Monahan]

Isn't it amazing how rugs are made? These are the tools have stood the test of time:

In the hands of a trained weaver, the results are truly a marvel!

Picture courtesy of Robert Mann Oriental Rugs website: http://mannrugs.com

 

[T Monahan]

These tools are for hand spinning the wool or fleece.

So when you hear the expression 'hand spun', then likely it was done on a device like these pictured.