Adargy - Traditional Tool for Separating Warp Threads in Alasha Weaving

Description

The adargy is a traditional wooden tool used in the production of alasha, a type of traditional Kazakh woven textile. It is designed to separate warp threads and form the working shed during the weaving process. The tool is made from dry, hard wood or a wooden board. Its central section is thicker, with two formed working edges. The shape and construction correspond to its functional purpose in hand weaving. The object was handcrafted in 1987 and donated to the museum by Mazhen Tymgarieva. It was used in alasha weaving.