Loom pulley

Title
Loom pulley
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Cambodia
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: L18.7 x W6 cm
Accession No.
1995-01640

These loom pulleys were made in the shape of a stupa or 'chedi'. They are decorated with gold leaf and painted with vermillion. They were used to suspend the heddles from the upper frame of the loom so as to adjust the tension.