Carpet Beater

MOA: University of British Columbia

3275/5

Beater used to push down weft during construction of a carpet. Implement is a large comb made of metal, tines long and triangular in profile, flat in width. They are melded together toward back, where comb is fitted at a 90 degree angle into the thick wooden handle.


  • Type of Item beater
  • Culture Turkish
  • Material wood, metal
  • Measurements height 14.3 cm, width 8.3 cm, depth 14.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Joanna Staniszkis
  • Received from Joanna Staniszkis

  • Made in Turkey

  • Collection Date during 1994
  • Ownership Date before October 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on October 16, 2017

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3275/0005