Weaving

We do both Finger Weaving and Inkle Weaving. We prefer the Finger Weaving products and normally carry them in both synthetics (to hold down costs) and wools (the traditional material).

Our Finger Woven items can be made to order.  You pick the pattern, colors, the materials, and approximate size. We will start the project in sequence of order receipt. We will let you know when the project will begin and will require a 50% deposit for the project.  Once begun, a normal sash takes about 2 to 3 weeks to finish, a strap or pair of "gaiters" will take about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks.

Costs vary depending upon size, pattern complexity, and fiber. The wider and more complex the pattern the more the cost. All cost are based upon an hourly rate (minimum wage) plus the cost of the materials used.

Patterns normally available are stripes, chevrons, and lightning bolts.  Most of these patterns can be doubled or tripled to achieve different affects.  On the following pages we have pictured a few of the different patterns. 

Inkle Loom Work

Inkle work is done on a called for basis and is not normally in stock. An Inkle project will take from 2 to 4 weeks depending on the complexity and size and can be done with either the wools or the synthetics. Please contact us for additional details. The time and pricing are the same as for the finger weaving.  Most of the Inkle work is in the form of straps for powder horns or "possible's" bags. We also make our own Inkle Looms, so if you want one and can not find one, please give us a call and we can talk about building what you want.

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	Synthetic Yarn Straps with white borders. The patterns may vary as shown here, the two on the left have a diagonally pattern inside the borders while the one on the right has a flame pattern.
	A diagonal stripe within white borders, 2-1/2" by 68" including the fringe on the ends.....................................................$50.00
	A diagonal stripe within white borders, 2-1/2" by 74" including the fringe at the ends............................................................$55.00
	A Flame Pattern within white borders, 2-1/2" by 77" including the fringe at the ends...................................................$55.00
	Leg Ties or Gaiters, normally about 2" wide by about 48 to 54", these are both Lightning patterned and made with synthetic yarns. These gaiters sell for $35 to $50 a pair depending upon length, width, and pattern.
	Hat Bands, made with synthetic yarns, these are normally from 1 to 1-1/2" wide by 24" long. Shown here are several different patterns, from the left; a chevron; an arrow head; two more chevrons; and 2 lightnings. These hat bands sell for $15 to $25 depending upon length, width, and pattern.
	Woven as a Lady's neck scarf this could be used as a strap, it is woven with a blend of wool and synthetic yarns and is very soft to the touch. It is a chevron pattern, 3-1/2" by 61-1/2" including the fringe...............................$65.00
	Another "Lady's Scarf", 3-1/2" by 74" and woven with a blend of wool and synthetics.................................... $65.00
	Examples of Chevron Patterns, these are all "straps" about 2" by 70" designed to be used as straps for shooting bag, purse straps, or short belts. These straps sell for $50 to $65 depending upon width, length, and pattern.
	More pattern examples. The two on the left are Lightning Patterns and the two on the left are Chevrons. All are about 2-1/2" by 70" and are designed to be used in the same manner as the straps above. Pricing is the same as the straps above.
	A wool sash, 2" by 10', this is a waist sash designed to wrap around twice and then tie leaving about 18 to 24" to hang down. This type of sash was worn by Native Americans and was used as decoration as well as cordage as needed. The Metis took the design and add bright colors and wore the sashes as decoration only............................................... $180.00
	A woolen strap woven for carrying a powder horn and a possible's bag on one strap. This strap is 3" wide and 40" long to the "split", the tails and there are two per end are each 25" long. This strap is for costume purposes as the wool is a bit too soft to stand up to everyday use and shooting. It would make a great addition to any Metis costume....................................................... $150.00
	A woolen blend, single wrap sash, 3-1/2" by 66"..................$125.00
	A woolen sash, the largest project to date, 7" wide by 112" long, multiple Lightning patterns on each side for a total of 10 patterns, and an arrowhead and chevron in the center..........................................................$450.00
	A woolen sash, Lightning Pattern, 3-1/2" wide by 112" long, a double wrap Metis sash........................................... $180.00
	A woolen sash, Lightning Pattern with a variegation in the center, 4" wide by 128" long, this is a double wrap Metis Style sash.....................$220.00
	Another woolen sash, Chevron Pattern, 4-1/2" wide by 116" long, this too is a Metis Style sash designed for a double wrap...........................$200.00
	One more woolen Metis Style sash, Lightning Pattern, 2-1/2" wide by 104" long, designed for a double wrap..........................................$175.00
	A Chevron Pattern in the making, the dowel is used to start the project and keep the yarn organized until the pattern takes shape. This was made up as a strap for a possible's bag and has been sold.
	A wool blend shooter's strap, made on an Inkle loom, this piece is made to hang a Possible's bag and a Powder Horn on one strap. 2-1/2" wide by 40" from split to split with 17" tails.................................................125.00