Warp winder. A sort of wooden frame, the two oblong parts which form the warp winder are fixed on an axle which is beaten into the ground and has a special place for being fixed to the beam. Four of the sides of the warp winder are cut in steps for the threads. These sides are joined together by 2 smooth wooden bars, no designs, yellowish white colour. (Dry beech wood). Length of one side 1400mm, width 1200mm, length of axle 1750mm.
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