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Yarn measuring frame

Title

Year/Period

Early 20th century

Region

Cambodia

Object Type

weaving comb

Dimension

Object size: L63 x W32.3 x H4.5 cm

Accession No.

1995-01641

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

These wooden frames were carved with floral with river god or 'nag' motifs and are lacquered red. The horizontal bar is lined with round sticks for measuring warp yarns before setting them on the weaving loom.