The shuttle is one of the most important tools in the history of weaving. Its role is to carry the weft thread from one side of the loom to the other. This movement, repeated thousands of times, gradually produces the fabric. Behind its apparent simplicity lies a fundamental invention. The shuttle transforms a series of individual threads into a coherent and durable surface. In several languages, its name evokes the idea of movement or back-and-forth motion. Improvements to the shuttle played a decisive role in increasing textile productivity in the modern era.Lire la suitenavette
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