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Loom in Solar
The loom was a very important item in a medieval manor house. The loom at Thrislington is based on medieval
pictures, since in their excavations archaeologists don't often find looms made of wood which rots easily.
Medieval cloth included wool, linen and silk. Wool was the cheapest, and silk the most expensive.
Linen was made from the flax plant, which was soaked in pits until it was half-rotted. It was then 'combed',
spun into thread and woven.
Weaving was women's work. From historical documents, we know that a lot of cloth was bought and sold.
Rich and poor women did weaving. Poor women kept sheep and made woollen cloth for their families, and to sell.
To clothe an average family, and make a little extra to sell, she needed to keep about 10 sheep.
Rich women used linen or silk to make cloth for their families, and to make soldiers' uniforms, or servants' clothes.
Zoom in on the loom or see the part of lady's costume.
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