Kopernik 48d ago

Weaving using a grounded traditional weaving tool with a back-strap loom has resulted in prolonged discomfort and pain throughout the entire body leading to musculoskeletal problems especially in the lower back, hip, and leg areas. In order to improve the weaving experience and alleviate pain without altering the traditional process, we developed an ergonomic weaving tool (EWT) for women weavers in Adonara and Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara