Definition of Vertical Loom or Primitive Loom | Features of Vertical Loom or Primitive Loom | Advantages of Vertical Loom or Primitive Loom | Disadvantages of Vertical Loom or Primitive Loom
Primitive Loom or Vertical Loom:
Primitive loom is normally by sinking the frame into the ground. Here the work is done inside the pit by using both feet. The framework is of bamboo here. These types of loom had been known to be in use in 5000 to 6000 years B.C. primitive loom is still used for weaving silk shirting and sharees, silk pieces, muslin etc. by derivative weavers.
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| Fig: Primitive loom or vertical loom in weaving |
Features of Primitive Loom or Vertical Loom:
Some key features of primitive loom have pointed out in the below:
- Primitive loom must be smooth and heavy.
- This loom has to be known to be in use 600year B.C.
- Primitive loom is used for finer yarn.
- It is throw shuttle loom.
- This loom is made of metal or wood.
Advantages of Primitive Loom or Vertical Loom:
Those are-
- It can work with jacquard and dobby attachment.
- We can achieve desired quality fabric by using skilled labor.
- First fabric is produced by using this loom.
- Lower cost of primitive loom set up.
Disadvantages of Primitive Loom or Vertical Loom:
Those are-
- Slay action is too much weak here which caused heavy or compact fabric during weaving.
- This type of loom accommodative a small can weft.
- Here, warp yarn is drawn directly from the warp beam.
Speech from the writer:
The below questions you may face into your next interviews which are totally related with this topic:
- What is primitive loom?
- What is vertical loom in weaving?
- Mention the definition of primitive loom.
- Present the definition of primitive loom.
- What are the characteristics of primitive loom in weaving?
- What are the characteristics of vertical loom?
- Discuss about the advantages of primitive loom.
- Discuss about the advantages of vertical loom.
- Mention the disadvantages of primitive loom.
- Point out the disadvantages of vertical loom.
