Kromski Rigid Heddle LoomsThe Kromskis of Wolsztyn, Poland, have been wood turners and wheel workers for three generations. In 2000 the Kromski began a new facet of their business - exporting their products to the rest of the world. In 2002 the Kromskis added an innovative rigid heddle loom.The Kromski Harp (in Use)
What can you do on a Kromski Harp, a rigid heddle loom? Here is a display of work done by students of Linda LaBelle of Brooklyn, NY. These weavings were completed by 10 beginning weavers and two intermediate weavers and were displayed at a show at Habu Textiles in New York City. The show took place in August, 2003. The following pieces were woven on the Kromski Harp Rigid Heddle Loom using Plain Weave combined with Leno, Brooks Bouquet, Discontinuous Weft, and or Tapestry Techniques. Two of the students dyed their warp yarns with Kool-Aid and another dyed her scarf with Earthues Natural Dyes. A wide variety of fibers were used in both the warps and wefts!
Web page note: you will note a difference in color between the full pictures and any close-ups. This is due to lighting in the gallery and photographic issues.
Johnna Davis - Intermediate Student
Plain Weave/Discontinuous Weft
Warp & Weft- Ramie, Tassar Silk, Linen Paper, 100 % Silk -natural gold color, Metallic
Suzette Sadio
Plain Weave
Warp & Weft- Silk, Mohair, Rayon Boucle
Wendy Hiken
Plain Weave
Twisted Fringe with Glass Beads
Warp- 100% Wool Dyed with Kool-Aid
Weft- Rowan Kidsilk Haze, Koigu 100% Merino
Jennifer McKee
Plain weave/Leno
Warp- Linen
Weft - Silk Ribbon
 
Delica Reduque
Plain Weave/Leno
Warp- Japanese Silk
Weft- Tibetan Silk
 
Keiko Usami
Plain weave /Leno
Warp- Silk
Weft- Cotton, Nylon, Bamboo
Scarf Dyed with Earthues Natural Dyes
Jan Riley
Plain Weave
Warp & Weft- Wool and Silk
 
Tammy Tiranasar Plain Weave,/Discontinuous Weft Warp- Cotton, Linen, Silk Weft- Cotton, Linen, Silk, Hand Painted Mohair
Coco Hirunagi Plain Weave/Discontinuous Weft Warp- 80% Silk, 20% Linen Weft- Wool, 100% Alpaca
Kathleen Reddy Plain Weave/Brooks Bouquet/Leno/Discontinuous Weft Warp- Silk Chenille Dyed with Kool-Aid Weft- Wool, Cotton, Nylon, Linen/Cotton/Acrylic Blend, Silver Lame, Targhee Fleece
 
Gail Elkin-Scott
Plain Weave/Discontinuous Weft
Warp- Bamboo
Weft- Cotton 
Cindy Louis - Intermediate Student
Tapestry
Warp- Wool/Mohair
Weft- Wool, Wool/Mohair |
