Presenting the Ulla Cyrus Loom

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Compared to Other Makers, Surprisingly Affordable for Superbe Workmanship

The Cyrus Loom from Öxabäck

...........quality in every detail

The Cyrus Loom assures quality with its heavy and stable construction, its fitted joinery and its fine finish.

It is easily assembled and easy to weave on.

This loom is made of selected, first grade kiln-dried pine with stress areas reinforced, and wear areas covered with beech.

........designed by Ulla Cyrus

I was a teacher at the Handarbetets Vänners Weaving School in Stockholm, when a student asked me; "Where can I buy a really good loom?" I started to think. A loom with countermarche would be good, but the ones available had poor balance. I started to draw the plans and realized that the balance should be good, if the jacks were put in a vertical position, rather than in a horizontal one. I also went through the proportions of the loom; added reinforcements at weak points, made the tie-ups to the shafts more efficient, and balanced the beater, so it was lighter for the weaver to beat in the weft. This was at the end of the 1930's.

In 1945 I came to Textile Institute in Boras. Through the Hemslöjd there I met Arvid Kristiansson, and since since then the loom has been produced.

Because of the large number of configurations available, Öxabäck manufactures each loom especially for the customer. We supply a price quotation at time of order, based on the current exchange rate. Looms ship directly to the customer - we make all arrangements and follow the shipment through customs. Shipping costs are billed directly - we do not mark up freight and related shipping costs. Since these looms exceed the value of a normal duty-free shipment, there are always fees involved for less than container palletizing and breakdown, brokerage fees, possible inspection fees (this is a government "lottery" to spot check international shipping). We make every effort to keep these charges at a minimum.

Price includes loom, adjustable bench with tool shelf, tieup kit including ring cords for treadle connections, 36 warp sticks, shaft holders, tieon rods, beam cords, and lease sticks. Heddles and reeds are extra. This loom uses Texsolv 280/12 or 318/12 heddles.

Each loom ships with a CD containing 3 slide shows covering assembly, tieup and a recommended warping method. For anyone purchasing a used Ulla Cyrus loom, we can provide this information - details here.

Extras include second warp beam, sectional rakes, floating lams, single unit, shaft or combination draw attachments.

Click here on on the photo above to download a 6 page Brochure displaying the features of this magnificent loom.

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Ulla Cyrus Looms with vertical countermarche