Blogs 2026

Handmade Clasped Heddles from Lopham in Norfolk (Part 2)

Experimental working reconstruction of linen weaving ‘gear’ from North Lopham, Norfolk, c. 1920. This post describes my project to make a working reconstruction of some clasped heddles from Lopham in Norfolk. It follows on from Handmade Clasped Heddles from Lopham in Norfolk (Part 1) in which I gave a detailed description of the original gear. … Continue reading Handmade Clasped Heddles from Lopham in Norfolk (Part 2) →

Heddle making

. . The simple heddle is central to all handloom weaving and deserving of attention. Modern handlooms are usually fitted with mass-produced polyester or wire heddles, but the making of bespoke string heddles was once a craft in its own right, practised by both weavers and specialist heddle makers. For the last couple of years … Continue reading Heddle making →