The Kromski's 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 Kromski's have added an innovative line of rigid heddle weaving looms. These new Kromski
weaving looms are easy to use and easy to take along!
The "Harp" Kromski Rigid Heddle
Loom
The Kromski weaving loom, a rigid heddle loom, offers several innovative
features. The Kromski Harp loom has a warping board built-in, turn over
the weaving loom and you can make your warp (five yards plus). When you get ready to
travel, take your Kromski rigid heddle loom with you; it folds to be more compact (with the warp
attached) and fits neatly into the Kromski tote bag (optional). The overall look
of the Kromski Harp loom is also striking; European alder wood with a clear finish, lots of
curves and turned pieces. Your Kromski rigid heddle loom comes with a 10-dent heddle, 2 stick
shuttles,
a
pick-up stick, threading hook, 2 clamps, a warping peg, warping board pegs
and the very helpful
“warp
helper”. The Kromski Tote, extra heddles, extra heddle blocks (for more
complex weaving) and stands are available separately. Kromski rigid heddle looms are
available in these sizes: 16",
24" and 32". You will weave great music on the Kromski Harp rigid
heddle loom! For weaving instructors and stores giving classes, The Kromski
Rigid Heddle Looms are the perfect loom to get students weaving. Kromski rigid
heddle looms have everything a beginner
needs for a class. And when the class is
over, let them take it home as a "keeper."
Buy BOTH: Kromski Harp Rigid Heddle
Loom and Stand and get the book "Creative Weaving" FREE!!
Harp Floor Stand
For those weavers that do not want to hold their Harp in the traditional
manner (back end propped against a table edge) the Kromski rigid heddle looms now have a beautiful
floor stand. All the pieces have been turned so there is shape and contours to
everything, making for a striking piece of woodworking. And note some of the
features: your warping pegs (these come with the loom) can be used as ledges on
either side of the loom to hold shuttles, hold yarn or to keep other supplies
handy. The remaining peg can be conveniently stored at the back of the loom. Use
the stand for weaving, yes, but also for warping, and for storage (your Kromski
rigid heddle loom can
be folded on the stand so it takes up less space). We are sure weavers will find
even more ingenious ways to use the Kromski Harp floor stand.
NEW!
Creative Weaving
Subtitled Beautiful Fabrics with a simple loom. Color,
Color, Color is the strong point of this book! Become inspired by these
fun colorful woven combinations. This is a colorful guide, featuring 30
spectacular colored fabric designs. Follow a thorough tutorial in the
basics, complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that lay out how
to work with a rigid heddle loom. Then try a variety of weaving styles,
from traditional to playful, from subtle variations in color to bold
experiments with form. Work with traditional fibers or play with unusual
materials such as recycled fabrics, feathers, foil, and even plastic bags.
A gallery showcases how 12 weaves can be transformed into functional
objects, including throws, cushions, shawls, and scarves.
Because
the Kromski Rigid Heddle Loom conveniently folds, why
not put it in a tote bag for easy storage or travel? The Kromski tote bags are made of
poly-canvas and feature canvas handles and a shoulder strap. The base of the
Kromski tote
is re-enforced to provide sturdy support of the loom. There is plenty of room
for stick shuttles, pick-up sticks, warping equipment, clamps and your weaving
material. Kromski
rigid heddle looms make weaving soooo portable!
The Kromski Fiddle
If you are looking for a basic rigid heddle loom, the Kromski Fiddle
will fit the bill. Great for your first try at weaving, for kids and more.
The Fiddle, at 16" weaving width, will do everything the Kromski Harp
rigid heddle loom will do in terms of
weaving, it is just a simpler built, unfinished version. Weave to your
hearts content. The Kromski Fiddle rigid heddle loom is packaged with a 10-dent heddle, 2 stick
shuttles, clamps, a modified Warp Helper, warping peg and a threading hook.
You can also add the following options to your Fiddle: additional shuttles,
pick-up sticks, heddle blocks (to allow the use of 2 heddles) and The Harp
stand (above). The Kromski Fiddle loom also comes ready for use as a warping board
(pre-drilled holes on the back of the frame) - you can purchase the pegs for
this purpose or make your own.
The Kromski Fiddle rigid heddle loom comes unfinished and partially assembled. You may finish the
wood but it is not necessary. Assembly is easy (instructions included) and
takes about 30 minutes.
Extra Reeds for Kromski Rigid
Heddle Looms
Your Kromski loom comes with an 10 dent rigid heddle reed. Other rigid heddle reeds are available below. For Schacht reeds please check the
Schacht page. All Kromski reeds will fit also Ashford rigid heddle looms and the
other way around. They just look differently.
Kromski Stick Shuttles
Nicely lacquer finished shuttles to accompany your loom. You will want more than just
one or two!
For all sizes of Kromski Harp looms. Will allow you to weave more complex
patterns. In addition to a set of Kromski Second Heddle blocks you will need two
reeds of the same dent size. Set of two