A type of loom in which the shuttle, containing the weft yarn, is passed through the warp threads by hand. It is less preferable when compared to a fly-shuttle loom, as the weaving process is slower and leads to a reduced output. However, it is favoured for extra-weft weaving, which is used to create intricate patterns on textiles.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Throw-Shuttle." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/throw-shuttle/.
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MLA"Throw-Shuttle." Impart Encyclopedia of Art, Feb. 17, 2026, https://imp-art.org/definitions/throw-shuttle/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Throw-Shuttle. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/throw-shuttle/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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