Weaving by hand

An Indian woman in Otavalo sits on the floor, weaving a thin bracelet with a handloom. (Learn more)

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For simple items small enough to be manipulated easily, larger looms such as the treadle or the backstrap loom are not necessary.

Learn more about Ecuador, Otavalo, South America, crafts, craftsmanship, and weaving.

Definitions

backstrap loom n.
A type of weaving loom consisting of sticks, rope, and a strap that is worn around the waist.

Links

  • Lesson plan: Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.

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