Warp Axle/Beam

(Glossary Term)

The beam of a loom that lies furthest from the weaver, to which the warp threads are attached or loop around. On some looms the warp threads are wound around this beam when weaving commences, being gradually unwound as the weaving progresses. On most horizontal looms the warp beam is the beam furthest from the weaver.

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