Al Ain National Museum

The Al Ain National Museum is located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Admission for the museum is less than $1 US. Amongst the museum treasures was an old loom. The sign stated: A wooden weaving instrument used in past for making carpets, wazra and other kinds of textiles. Wikepedia define wazra as a big rectangular blanket made of camel-hair.

Old Loom Al Ain

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Published by Barb-E Designs

Weaver, Dyer, Fiber artist. Creating one of a kind Handwoven fashion accessories and items for the home on one of my looms. I have been weaving for 40 some years, having learned while in college. The University of Wisconsin Stout offered weaving classes in their Home Economics department and started my journey. The beauty of nature provides inspiration for much of my work.

Travels, Weaving

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