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A seat for weaving women, used for weaving with a back strap, offers the right ergonomic position, prevents knee and back strain. Made from bits of fuel wood and scrap sheet metals.

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WeaverSeat
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Why
A seat for weaving women, that is functional for weaving with a back strap, that offers the right ergonomic position, prevents knee and back strain and is to be made at no cost from bits of fuel wood and scrap sheet metals as DIY or by a local craftsperson.

How
A seat for weaving women, that is functional for weaving with a back strap, that offers the right ergonomic position, prevents knee and back strain and is to be made at no cost from bits of fuel wood and scrap sheet metals as DIY or by a local craftsperson.

Additional information
A manual about how the parts of the WeaverSeat are put together can be found here

Fuel wood can also be used for making the WeaverSeat

All the matireias cut to size to construct the WeaverSeat

One of the joints is propared for Welding Wood with sheet metal and nails

This is how the detachable connection is fixed with a wedge

The WeaverSeat gives support to the knees, but also allows free movement

The WearverSeat offers a relaxed sitting position, without strain to back or knees

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Response from San Juan / Guatemala by Kim

e women have to manufacture the seat themselves they won´t be as interested. I think they will be interested in something they can buy that won´t cost them a fortune but will certainly be useful. Also, I like the idea that the seat can be taken apart. This is great if the women are working outside of their homes and they can just throw the seat in a bag with their other materials. Whatever you do, make it as easy and uncomplicated as possible.

External Links
Website from the organization in Guatemala dedicated to promoting traditional weaving
http://www.xelapages.com/asotrama/
articles:
http://www.fairmonkey.se/Hemsida%20-%20engelsk/Producenter/Trama.htm
http://www.entremundos.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=...

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