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Setting up the old loom
Lena Gerothanassis came to the Zagorochoria region in Epirus, Greece almost 13 years ago to do what she best does, beautiful handmade creations & loom – felt seminars. Through her contact with the older women of the villages of the region that she met, that grew up using the loom in their daily practice, she further enhanced her art. Now she sets up old looms and offers her knowledge to those who would like to partake in this traditional art.
The following photographs are of Lena while setting up the old loom in Anemi bar-restaurant a few days ago:
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- The beginning
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- Adjusting the shaft frames and heddles
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- Setting up the shaft frames and heddles
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- Setting up the weft
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- Setting up the weft
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- Doing some work in the lams
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- Some friendly assistance with the warp setting
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- Four hands better than two …
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- Shuttle in place and the loom is alive!
