hinausnauha

Hinausnauha is a term that appears in a small body of Nordic weaving and textile literature, though its usage is sparse and not widely standardized. In the contexts where it is attested, hinausnauha denotes a narrow strip of material used to draw in, guide, or thread other threads or components during weaving or loom preparation. The word appears to be a compound of hinaus, a German prefix meaning outward or to pull out, and nauha, Finnish for ribbon or tape, suggesting a functional meaning along the lines of a guiding or pulling ribbon.

Typical applications described in older or regional sources include aiding the threading of heddles or shuttles, or assisting the interlacing of warp and weft by providing a controlled way to pull threads through tight passages. The ribbon-like tool is usually understood as a temporary aid rather than a permanent loom component, removed once threading or drawing tasks are completed. Material and dimensions are not consistently specified across sources, but such a tool is commonly envisioned as a thin, flexible strip made from fabric or fiber, of a width that suits the particular weaving task.

Etymology and usage of hinausnauha vary by region and period, and in modern textile pedagogy the term is rarely used. Contemporary practice more often employs terms such as draw-in ribbon, threading ribbon, or guide ribbon to describe similar functions. Due to limited attestation, hinausnauha is best regarded as a historical or regional term rather than a standardized technical designation.