Dobby
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001775
A type of shedding mechanism on a loom that controls the individual warp threads to create intricate patterns. It allows for the weaving of small geometric figures and textures that are more complex than those achievable with a plain loom. Dobby looms can manage up to 40 harnesses, offering greater design flexibility.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001775 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Dobby; Spanish: dobby; French: râtelier |
Record as JSON
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