The loom (Na'vi name: sa'ewrang), from sä'nok [mother] and ewrang [loom] is a hanging decoration used by Na'vi. A loom shuttle is used in the weaving process. The weaving song is often sung while working at the loom.
Description[]
While other Na'vi clans on Pandora organize themselves around carving or pottery, the Omatikaya are renowned for their brilliant textiles. Thus, the loom plays a key role in the daily life of the clan. The largest of the Omatikayan looms is more massive than a Terran pipe organ. This mas'kit nivi sa'nok, or "mother loom," is given a place of honor in the common area of Hometree.
Mother Loom
The Na'vi word for loom, ulivi mari'tsey mak'dinio, translates roughly into "branches of the tree look to each other for strength," or "many branches together are strong." Depending on the type of textile produced, the loom can also be referred to as Eywa s'ilivi mas'kit nivi, (or just mas'kit nivi) which translates into "Eywa's wisdom is revealed to all of us." This evocation of Eywa is a clear indication of the loom's importance in Na'vi culture. It is also a compelling description of Eywa, who, in this context, is depicted as a kind of cosmic weaver who brings the disparate elements of Pandora together into a harmonious whole.
For the Omatikaya, time spent at the loom is just as much about the practice of the craft as it is about producing selfless joy. Each textile is the output of pure enjoyment and happiness. This energy is weaved into each brilliant piece and can create a serene field of euphoria.[1]
Materials and Construction[]
Framework of rope and wood suspended from branches of Hometree and secured to ground by simple wooden crank system.
Part of this framework can be seen as Grace Augustine is walking into the Omatikaya hometree.
Trivia[]
Source[]
- James Cameron's Avatar: An Activist Survival Guide pg 40-41
- Pandorapedia - Loom article
References[]
- ↑ https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk/pandora?explore
- ↑ James Cameron's Avatar: An Activist Survival Guide page 40
- ↑ Loom page on Pandorapedia
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