Vävsked
Vävsked, or weaving shuttle, is a tool used in weaving to carry the weft yarn through the warp threads as a loom creates fabric. On a loom, the shuttle is sent from side to side to insert the weft into the shed, and then captured by the take-up system as the next shed is prepared.
Shuttles are typically elongated, boat-shaped blocks made of wood, plastic, or metal. They can be hollow and
Types of shuttles include hand-weaving shuttles used on primitive and craft looms, fly shuttles that pass through
History: The concept of a shuttle is ancient, but the flying shuttle, introduced in the 18th century
Etymology: In Swedish, vävsked combines väv (weave) and sked (spoon), referencing its spoon-like shape and function.