A weaving loom is a frame or a machine which is used to weave together yarn or threads to make fabric or cloth. Tapestries, rugs and other textile art projects can also be created using a weaving loom. There are many types of looms to choose from for the development of textile cloths. The looms which have been invented over time have progressed through the years with the advancement of technology. Some of the earliest looms were simple frames made from tree branches, pegs or holes in the ground. Modern weaving looms tend to have at least four harnesses or shafts. The shafts each contain their own heddles, which the yarn or thread is threaded through before being attached to the beams on the loom. A variety of patterns can be created when the harnesses are lowered and raised in various combinations. A foot treadle or floor loom is one that has foot pedals (treadles) to control the shafts. This type of waeving loom allows for the weaver to have his or her hands free to control the shuttle and manipulate pattern styles. Another similar loom is the table loom, but instead of pedals or treadles, levers are used to control the shafts. Haute lisse looms are used to weave tapestries. The dobby loom is one that allows for the independent raising and lowering of the harnesses. The very first power was designed and built by Edmund Cartwright of England in 1785. In the early developments of these looms, shuttles were used to provide them with the power. Today's advanced technology has allowed for the development of power looms without shuttles. Some are powered by air or water. Computerized weaving looms are also available for those who are not industrial weavers. | 
