Heddle, or Heald
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A short encyclopedia entry defining the heddle (or heald) in weaving. It explains that heddles are vertical threads, cords, or wires with a central loop that carry individual warp threads so groups can be raised and lowered for the shuttle to pass. It gives a brief etymology and refers readers to the article on the loom.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1922
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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