A loom is the most essential tool needed for weaving.
Weaving involves the combination of two or more materials, often fiber, by interlacing them at right angles into a systematic and durable web. It's considered an ancient textile art that arose early in our civilization. Tools and weaving techniques are passed down from generation to generation and differ slightly among cultures. Interestingly, even with advancements in technology, tools for weaving haven't changed much, as a large amount of the world's weaving is still done by hand.
Loom
The loom is the most common tool associated with weaving. Looms come in multiple sizes and varieties depending on the purpose for which they are being used. A loom is a large framework over which threads of fiber, such as yarn, wool, or silk, are stretched and then systematically interwoven to create cloth. Alternatively, a loom is a framework that allows you to implement a variety of techniques to waft and warp strands of fiber into simple or complex fabrics.
Warping Reel and Spool Rack
Warping is the vertical interlacing of fiber and is the dominant face in woven cloth. A warping reel provides precise control of the dimensions of the finished fabric. Spool racks allow you to keep your fibers organized while you are weaving. They also prevent any kinking or unwanted knots as they keep each thread of fiber separated from any other threads while being fed into the loom.
Shuttles
A weft is the horizontal alignment of thread that runs perpendicularly to the warp. Shuttles bind the weft after it has been woven through the warp. They are necessary tools because they prevent the warp and weft fibers from unwanted tangling.
