Upright band loom

A båndstøre is an upright loom for weaving narrow bands. Store norske leksikon states that this tool, also called a båndvevrei, was used in Telemark and Setesdal. It belongs to a broader family of Norwegian band weaving tools.

The term should not be applied automatically to every band loom. A box shaped bandstol was especially popular in Hallingdal, while rigid heddle weaving and tablet weaving name other tools or techniques. Construction, local terminology, provenance and wear are important during identification.

Source: Store norske leksikon. See also wooden objects.