Glossary

alpargata n.
A type of sandal with a rope sole.
backstrap loom n.
A type of weaving loom consisting of sticks, rope, and a strap that is worn around the waist.
card n.
To prepare wool for spinning by separating the fibers and combing out impurities.
distaff n.
A short stick used to hold raw fiber while spinning it into thread or yarn.
fedora n.
A felt hat with a low crown and a brim that can be turned up or down.
Quechua n.
A native American language spoken by natives of the Central Andes in South America.
spindle n.
A wooden rod, usually tapered at one end, on which fibers are spun by hand into thread and then wound.
treadle loom n.
A weaving loom operated by using the foot to manipulate a pedal on the floor.

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