The Design and Development of Manual Four-Shaft Table Looms for Aso-Oke Production in Industrial Design Department Futa
Student: Adewumi Mercy Adedayo (Project, 2025)
Department of Industrial Design
Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State
Abstract
The project aimed to design and develop manual four-shaft table looms and treadle looms for Aso-oke production. The loom was designed to enhance the efficiency, quality, and versatility of Aso-oke production. The study will involve a comprehensive analysis of Aso-oke weaving techniques, loom design and construction, and ergonomic considerations to ensure the looms' usability and functionality. The team successfully built new four shaft table and treadle looms that represents an improvement on existing equipment in the studios as well as increase access to equipment to meet the increasing demands for equipment. This study highlights the importance of design innovation in preserving a lifelong culture.
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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 28
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 117
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
- University of Calabar Teaching Hospital School of Health Information Mgt. 1
- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 240
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 14