Weaving Loom

3D Model

Collection: Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

Inv.-No.: UF-23106.600.1

Material: Ceramic

Dimensions: 11,74 x 9,63 cm

Dating: 3100-2801 BCE

This cylindrical weaving loom is meticulously crafted from hard-fired clay. Weaving weights are equipped with perforations, functioning as a mechanical tensioning instrument. The function of these devices is to tighten the warp threads of looms, thereby facilitating the production of fabrics. The presence of such objects is often observed within the confines of prehistoric settlements, serving as a reliable indicator of the presence of textile production.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.