Looms & Wheels for Design Professionals : simplebooklet.com

Shuttles & Needles is a contemporary weaving studio and supplies company.We carry an extensive selection of modern weaving looms, spinning wheels, bre arts supplies, yarns & bres. We provide guidance on selecting the right looms & tools, provide installation support and necessary training.We work closely with reputed international manufacturers like Ashford Handicrafts of New Zealand, AVL Looms of USA and SAORI of Japan and make their looms & tools available to discerning Indian clients. While the Ashford Table looms and Jack looms are engineered to produce awlessly woven fabric with ease, the AVL computerised Dobby looms and Jacquard looms up the ante by deftly integrating hand looms and computers. The non-technical approach of weaving on a SAORI loom fosters a more intuitive and creative approach to the craft.We offer intensive short-term courses on weaving and spinning for designers who are interested in widening their skill sets. We provide in-studio rental options for textile designers looking to expand their portfolios.We also curate courses for specic requirements, such as fashion designers looking to collaborate with traditional weaving clusters, upcycling designers looking to introduce new sensibilities using plastics, papers, used clothing, etc, or interior designers interested in offering their clients bespoke woven interiors and wall décor.Shuttles & Needles

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Ashford Table looms are made from seasoned Silver Beech hardwood timber, sourced from sustainably managed forests in New Zealand. They are lacquered using a special water-based electrostatic lacquer spray line, that is environmentally friendly. The looms are manufactured with state-of-the-art woodworking machines churning out precision products with high durability. Supplied with Texsolv heddles which are strong and light in weight, making them easier to lift. The heddles have large threading eyes for ease of threading and they are rust-free. Ashford overhead beaters are known for their even and sturdy beating. The automatic bounce-back mechanism of the beater ensures smooth and effortless weaving. The looms can fold at for storage with the weaving in place. The table looms can be equipped with second back beams, except for Katie, the folding loom.Multishaft Table looms

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ASHFORD JACK LOOMRs. 275,000BUY LOOMJack LoomAshford Jack loom is a strong and compact Treadle loom with 38” weaving width. Instead of lifting the shafts by hand levers as in table looms, the oor loom shafts are operated by foot-operated treadles. The big advantage of oor looms is that you can tie multiple shafts to one treadle according to the pattern. Press the treadle by foot for lifting one or more shafts, throw the shuttle and beat up. Advance the warp from the weaving seat with the help of warp tension release lever and ratchet mechanism for an uninterrupted weaving experience. It is much quicker to weave on these looms compared to table looms.Jack looms are easy to set up. They come with 8 shafts and 10 treadles, so you can use 8 treadles for tie-up and 2 treadles for plain weave. Good for short runs & prototype development.

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AVL LoomsYou are still treadling, throwing the weft pick and beating up manually like in any handloom but the shaft selection is done with the help of electronics & solenoids and controlled by your design in the computer. It is like you are treadling on a 2-shat handloom, but still creating complex weave patterns. You can change the weave design on the go at the touch of a button and keep weaving different designs from the same warp with ease.Some versions have digital warp let-off, digital pick density control & automatic cloth take-up too for every beat-up. So, you can be assured of even pick density throughout the fabric just like in an automatic loom.Compatible with major industry-leading dobby design software. AVL looms are great for Sample & design development and for short runs as well. Amazingly fast. Sturdy looms for working with different yarns and fabric structures. Available in different widths and shaft congurations upto 40 shafts.

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Smart tools are available for direct warping on the loom itself, making it the ideal choice for design studios. Strongly recommended for Design studios, Design schools and boutiques that specialise in weaving one-of-a-kind products and limited edition accessories. Fantastic loom for textile colleges to teach weaving structures and for research on technical textiles as well.

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Loom ModelsAVL STUDIO DOBBY LOOMDesigned for use in universities and design studios, the Studio Dobby Loom (SDL) provides the punch of the Computerised Dobby system in an extremely small package. Teachers, designers, sample weavers - anyone with limited space but high expectations - will delight in this loom.Ideal marriage of computers and hand weaving. Connect your computer and start weaving. Great for learning & exploring dobby weaves and for quick sample development. • 16 or 24 Shafts• 20” or 30” Weaving Widths• Sliding Beater• AVL Compu-Dobby IV® with USB/ethernet connectivity• Choice of 1 or 2 warp beams• Kiln-Dried Ash hardwood Construction• Compatible with weaving software like WeavePoint / Fiberworks PCWBUY LOOMAVL K-SERIES LOOMThe world’s most advanced computerised handloom for complex weaving. Ergonomically designed loom with intuitive interfaces that allows you to focus on your creativity while weaving without causing distractions. Treadling made easy even while treadling 40 shafts. Warp movement works with you as you weave, and adjustments come with the tap of a button. Connecting your laptop, tablet, or phone is straightforward and instant. Technology assists where it needs to.• Weaving Width: 24”, 32” or 40”• Harnesses: 8, 16, 24, 32 or 40.• Bottom swing beater • Choice of 1 or 2 warp beams• Digitally controlled dynamic warp tension• Digital automatic cloth advancing system.• Pick density control• Kiln-dried Ash hardwood constructionBUY LOOM

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AVL A SERIES LOOMThe AVL A-Series is the most well-rounded handweaving loom on the market, and is available with up to 40 harnesses, 30 to 72 inch (0.75 to 1.8m) weaving width, ying shuttle, multiple warp beams, rotary temples, and auto-advancing warp and cloth storage. Welcome to production-quality, complex handweaving at its nest.• Choice of Loom widths: 4 ft/ 6ft/ 8ft/ 10ft/ 12ft • Choice of 8, 12 or 16 shafts• Compu-Dobby system with USB/ethernet connectivity• Air-Powered Warp Tension• Air-Powered shed opening • Sliding Beater• Choice of 1 or 2 warp beams• Automatic mechanical warp let-offAVL V SERIES LOOMFor a rst anywhere, the V-Series gives you 40 shafts in a small loom package. • Compu-Dobby with E-Lift Dobby Assist (please specify 110V or 220V)• Standard Bottom Swing Beater• One Plain Beam (including apron and rod)• Built-In Shelf• Locking Brake• Built-In Track (for use with Tension Box)• Kiln-Dried Ash Construction• 25 Polyester Heddles/Harness +200 extra• Stainless Steel Reed: 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15 Dent• Tool Holder• Illustrated Instruction ManualBUY LOOMBUY LOOM

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AVL DOBBY RUG LOOM Heavy duty professional Dobby Rug loom known for its versatility. Equipped with computerised dobby mechanism.• Choice of Loom widths: 4 ft/ 6ft/ 8ft/ 10ft/ 12ft • Choice of 8, 12 or 16 shafts• Compu-Dobby system with USB/ethernet connectivity• Air-Powered Warp Tension• Air-Powered shed opening • Sliding Beater• Choice of 1 or 2 warp beams• Automatic mechanical warp let-off• Automatic mechanical cloth advancing and take-up • Wood & steel constructionBUY LOOMAVL JACQUARD LOOMThe AVL Jacq3G is the ideal jacquard loom for designers, educational institutions and artists. Whether weaving samples or works of art, Jacq3G yields unprecedented design freedom and the latitude to create an unlimited variety of motifs and fabrics. Jacq3G enables individual control over each thread, yielding the equivalent of an unlimited number of “harnesses”. • Open frame with modular electronic jacquard.• Choice of loom width: 30”/ 40”/ 48”/ 60”/ 72”• Base model has 360 jacquard hooks• Modules of 120 jacquard hooks can be added• “Dial-a-sett”- dynamic ends per inch control system• Automatic mechanical warp tensioning• Automatic mechanical cloth advancing and storage system• Kiln-dried Ash hard wood construction BUY LOOM

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Ideal loom for the weaving artists.SAORI is a contemporary Japanese style of weaving. With no patterns to follow and no rules to abide by,SAORI approaches weaving in a non-technical way of weaving that can be practised by everyone. It is rooted in free-owing, uninhibited hand weaving and the core philosophy that we are all born with unique sensibilities and the power to create.SAORI is a practice of connecting deeply with one’s own creative and authentic self through weaving as a medium. By discovering and nurturing our individuality yet shared humanity and ability to express ourselves, we cultivate awareness and compassion within ourselves and our global community. SAORI

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SAORI looms are simple & beautiful 2-shaft looms that are built around the sensibilities of SAORI weaving. Easy to set up and easy to weave on. After a few minutes of getting to know the loom, it becomes an extension of our movement and thoughts so we can focus solely on creativity by being in the zone. Available in 24” & 36” weaving widths, with a wide range of easy to use tools for warp preparation and dressing the loom.We supply ready-made warps too in 20m rolls in black and seasonal colour schemes for people wanting to make a quick start. Create artistic costumes and décor the SAORI way using this loom.

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Looms & wheels for social enterprises:Shuttles & Needles supplies simple-to-use looms & wheels for social enterprises. These can be used with minimal training and do not need the engagement of professional artisans to operate. Absolute beginners with an interest to learn and basic skills can also benet from these looms & tools.Ashford Rigid heddle looms Ashford Rigid heddle looms can be used for weaving stoles, scarves and home textiles like cushion cover, bag materials, place mats and the like. The looms are available in different widths- right from 10” to 48”, however the 24” wide loom is the most commonly deployed loom for this purpose. Medium to coarse counts of yarns can be used with these looms (upto typically cotton count Ne 2/20). Different materials like wool, cotton, etc can be woven using these looms. Warping these looms is very easy and the looms are small and mobile, making it ideal for home use without occupying space.from Rs. 18,200BUY LOOMfrom Rs. 23,400BUY LOOMRs. 12,000BUY LOOM

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ASHFORD WIDE DRUM CARD 12” Rs. 55,500/-BUYAshford Inkle looms can be used for weaving narrow, sturdy bands of textiles suitable for bag straps, camera straps, guitar straps, dress trims, saree borders, dog collars, bookmarks, key chains and many such items. Easy to set up and weave with minimal training.The drum carders and hand carders are useful for preparing the bres for hand spinning and also for preparing batts for felting. Inkle loomCardersAshford Inkle loom : Supplied with Belt shuttle, Clamp and instruction booklet.Rs. 9600/-BUY LOOMBLENDING BOARDRs. 16,800BUYCLASSIC HAND CARDERSRs. 5,000BUY

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ASHFORD E- SPINNER 3Rs. 49,800BUYASHFORD E-SPINNER SUPER JUMBORs. 64,800BUYASHFORD TRADITIONAL SPINNING WHEEL SINGLE DRIVEfrom Rs. 47,500BUYModern spinning wheels from Ashford Handicrafts, New Zealand. The wheels are engineered to spin good quality yarns. The wheels have different speed ratios that can be chosen according to the bre and individual person’s style of spinning. The wheels can be used for making 2-ply, 3-ply, cable yarns, etc and for spinning fancy yarns & art yarns as well for hand knitting and hand weaving purposes. We supply the wheels and provide training on hand spinning. Spinning WheelsASHFORD KIWI SPINNING-WHEEL 3from Rs. 45,500BUYASHFORD TRAVELLER SPINNING WHEEL SINGLE DRIVEfrom Rs. 45,400BUYLooms & wheels for social enterprises:

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Loom RentalLooms available:Ashford 8 shaft table looms 16” wide & 24” wideOther tools: Warping mill, 11m Warping frame, Raddle kit for loading the warp onto the beam, Reeds with different DPIs, Stick shuttles, Boat shuttles and other essential tools.In-studio loom rentals are available during our studio hours -Monday- Saturday, 10.30 am till 7 pm except on holidays.We now offer 8 shaft Table looms on rental for you to work on your design development projects. You can use our studio space, use the warping tools & access our library of about 50 weaving books & International hand weaving magazines too.RENT A LOOM

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Pattern Weaving Course Two-week course for designers and students for a strong foundation on multi-shaft pattern weaving basics. Curated by Ms. Kalyani Pramod, a senior textile designer from NID and administered by NIFT/ IIHT textile designers.Each participant will be working on an Ashford 4 shaft Table loom, preparing the warp and setting up the loom 3 times during the course duration, ensuring a thorough understanding of the process.Course outline:1) Understanding & creating different weave structures2) Warp blocks with monochrome colour interaction3) Colour gamp weaving to understand colour interactions in weaving4) Reading weaving drafts – threading, tie-up, treadling/ lifting plans5) Decoding weaving structures and their application for apparel, home furnishings, etc6) Introduction to creating simple weaving drafts on paper and computer software7) Introduction to weaving setts & project planning calculations 8) Project work: Participants will be guided to design, set up the loom and weave yardage for a cushion cover or a set of placemats or similar products. Course material, workbooks & would be provided.Course Duration : 55 hours (2 weeks) Mon - FridayWorkshop Fee : 40,000/- + GSTCLICK TO REGISTERCourses

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Refresher course on pattern weaving: This course is ideal for textile designers who have not worked recently on multi-shaft looms / need some more practice in weaving. Ashford 8-shaft table loom will be used for the refresher course. The refresher course will cover the following topics:• Yarns to be used for different end uses• Technical details like reed selection, reed substitution, EPI of yarns to be used, calculating EPI from wraps/inch and the like• Drafting grids & designing using drafting grids• Project calculations/yarn requirement calculations• Warping using a warping wheel (narrow warp)• Loading the warp, drawing & denting• Weaving practice with basic weave structures• Mending and nishing fabricTotal duration: 3 days x 6 hours each day with ½ hour lunch breakFee: Rs. 15,000/- + GST. All materials provided by the studio.CLICK TO REGISTER

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WorkshopSAORI WorkshopSAORI is a Japanese contemporary weaving style based on Zen philosophy. This workshop is great for absolute beginners and for those who would like to experience experimental weaving including textile artists and costume designers.Working with our hands and yarns, SAORI style of weaving is absorbing & meditative in nature. Once we get to the meditative state of mind, it awakens our spirit of imagination & we start experimenting. Each project is unique and joyful expression of the liberated creator. The best part is we don’t need to know weaving to enjoy SAORI weaving. In fact, the less we know the better! After getting into the rhythm of weaving in a matter of minutes with the beautifully simple pre-warped SAORI loom, the participant will be introduced to SAORI philosophy and how it is intertwined with our lives. Different kinds of SAORI weaving techniques will be taught based on the interest of the participant and ample time would be given to explore and experiment at one’s own pace with guidance from the SAORI certied mentor based onthe truly liberating philosophy of SAORI. At the end of the workshop, the participant will carry home the mostauthentic and original piece of weaving that would reect the journey in the 4 days of workshop.Workshop duration: 4 days x 3 hours a dayWorkshop fee: Rs. 12,000/- + taxesCLICK TO REGISTER

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Fibres for Spinning & FeltingMERINO WOOL SLIVERSILK MERINO WOOL SLIVERMULBERRY SILK SLIVERCORRIEDALE WOOL SLIVERNATURAL ENGLISH LEICESTERERI SILK SLIVERCORRIEDALE WOOL PACKRAINBOW DYED ENGLISH LEICESTER FIBRESILK/ ALPACA/ MERINO BLEND SLIVERRs. 890Rs. 990Rs. 600Rs. 680Rs. 585Rs. 490Rs. 780Rs. 680Rs. 1,100BUYBUYBUYBUYBUYBUYBUYBUYBUY

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The Teamat Shuttles & NeedlesKey PersonsWe are a set of professionals, consumed by the passion to create and experiment with textiles and we enjoy spreading the joy of creating with our hands. The team consists of textile engineers, textile designers, weaving designers, graphic designer, logistics specialists and commercial experts. And we all weave!NARESH RAMASUBRAMANIAMFounder & Managing DirectorTextile engineer by profession with about 3 decades of experience, selling and installing industrial textile spinning machines. He fell in love with hand weaving & hand spinning for their simplicity and innite scope for creativity and has become an evangelist spreading the joy of these crafts. He has a great liking for simple-to-use tools and admires good craftsmanship & quality. Naresh loves experimenting with new materials – be it electronics or engineered yarns. His experimental nature led him to explore SAORI weaving, a contemporary style of weaving based on intuitiveness. He loves Yarns, Espresso and Carnatic music.KALYANI PRAMOD- DirectorTextile design graduate from NID, Ahmedabad. Her work spans across documentation and design interventions for Bedouin craft of weaving in Kuwait to similar work with the Toda’s of the Nilgiris and many others. Her association with over 15000 handloom weavers of Tamil Nadu has strengthened the community and expanded its repertoire. She works closely with special children to help them learn the craft and with it, earn a livelihood. She has been a teacher and mentor for many batches of students at NIFT. She is also a bre artist and has her design studio ‘Common Threads’ in Chennai. Kalyani Pramod is a Nari Shakti Puraskar awardee, a prestigious award conferred by GoI in recognition of her exceptional work for women’s empowerment.

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