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Description: Weaving temples are instantly recognizable tools valued by weavers throughout history and across cultures. Old as the hills and infinite in variety, temples have been immortalized in the medieval stained glass of Chartres Cathedral and Van Gogh’s paintings of Nuenen weavers at work in the 1880s. These days, new temples can be purchased easily online so that devotees might have in their collection one of every possible size, while avid connoisseurs scour antique shops and old barns for vintage examples. Wondering what all the fuss is about? This article discusses what a temple does, how (and when) to use it (step-by-step), and what to do if your temple causes distress!