Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tapeloom?

Tapes are narrow ribbons of cloth woven in long lengths for a multitude of uses. In some locations in ages past, if you didn't weave your own tapes, you would not have ribbons, laces, fringe, straps, wicks, etc. Special small, portable looms were designed to create these tapes easily. As time progressed and life's concerns were not concentrated on survival alone, people became creative in the designs of these tapes. Today, they are useful for hair ribbons, friendship bracelets, shoe laces, ties, and decoration on handmade items.