These loom pulleys were made in the shape of a stupa or 'chedi'. They are decorated with gold leaf and painted with vermillion. They were used to suspend the heddles from the upper frame of the loom so as to adjust the tension.
Loom pulley
These loom pulleys were made in the shape of a stupa or 'chedi'. They are decorated with gold leaf and painted with vermillion. They were used to suspend the heddles from the upper frame of the loom so as to adjust the tension.
