Question

It is a comb-like device placed between the heddle/harnesses and the cloth/fabric beam on a hand loom.

• A. Reed
• B. Warp
• C. Shuttle
• D. Lease Rods

Hint:

Think of the reed as the "comb of the loom" — it keeps warp yarns aligned and beats the weft into place.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify loom part.
- The reed is a metal strip comb.
- It is located between the heddles and the cloth beam.
Step 2: Reed functions.
The reed has three functions:
1. It pushes the weft yarn.
2. It spaces warp yarns.
3. It guides the weft-carrying shuttle.
Step 3: Analyze options.
- (A) Reed: Correct; a comb controlling yarn spacing.
- (B) Warp: Incorrect; lengthwise yarns, not a device.
- (C) Shuttle: Incorrect; carries weft, not comb-like.
- (D) Lease Rods: Incorrect; maintain warp order, not comb-like.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The comb-like device is the Reed.