{"product_id":"toika-alvar-webstuhl","title":"Toika Alvar Loom","description":"\u003c!-- AKTION-START --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"alvar-aktion\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch offer until 15 November 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-order your Alvar by 15 November and you get the matching Toika Laila loom bench free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- AKTION-ENDE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable for pre-order:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Alvar is brand new from Toika. The first batch is being built in Finland right now, and we ship at the end of 2026 or in January 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact floor loom with 8 shafts and a hanging beater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of weavers would love a proper countermarch loom but don't have a dedicated weaving room. That is exactly who Toika built the Alvar for. It stands on 81 x 81 cm, so it takes up little more space than an armchair, yet you still get 8 shafts, 8 treadles and a hanging beater like on the big Finnish looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 70 cm weaving width you can weave scarves, towels, table linen and fabric for clothing. Using the double-width technique, even blankets up to 140 cm wide are possible. The frame is solid birch and feels really stable despite its compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy countermarch and a hanging beater?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a countermarch loom every shaft is actively moved up or down. That gives you a clean, even shed, even when you use all 8 shafts for twills, huck or block weaves. The hanging beater swings from above and packs the weft evenly without much effort, which is very pleasant for fine and medium-weight fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you mainly want to weave rugs that need a really firm beat, we would rather recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toika-jaana-loom\"\u003eToika Jaana\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toika-liisa-loom\"\u003eToika Liisa\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toika-eeva-loom\"\u003eToika Eeva\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails that make weaving easier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable breast beam: you can easily reach the shafts and heddles when threading and beaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrank handle and cloth advance lever within reach from the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall birch frame that stays put while you beat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully equipped with tie-up kit, 500 Texsolv heddles and reed, so you can start weaving right after assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeaving width\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShafts\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTreadles\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSystem\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCountermarch\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBeater\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHanging beater\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e81 x 81 x 139 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOverall dimensions incl. beater, crank and lever (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e96 x 99 x 150 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e36 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSolid birch\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eToika, Finland\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2 packages\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToika Alvar loom with hanging beater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 shaft sets (jacks, shafts and lamms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 treadles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLease sticks (cross sticks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and end sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie-up kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 Texsolv heddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel reed 40\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly and operating instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toika Laila loom bench, warp sticks, beam aprons, shuttles and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/toika-temple-from-metal\"\u003emetal temple\u003c\/a\u003e go well with the Alvar. Just get in touch and we will put together a package for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Alvar suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. If you have already woven on a rigid heddle or table loom and want to move up to a floor loom, the Alvar is a great fit. It comes fully equipped and is easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will the Alvar be delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToika is building the first batch right now. We ship at the end of 2026 or in January 2027. As soon as we have an exact date, we will let you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluding beater, crank and lever, the Alvar needs a footprint of 96 x 99 cm. Leave some room in front for the bench and it fits into a normal living room or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I weave wider than 70 cm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the double-width technique you can weave blankets up to 140 cm wide. If you regularly want to weave wider, have a look at the Toika Liisa, which is available up to 150 cm weaving width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I weave rugs on the Alvar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight rugs are fine. For dense rugs with a firm beat, the Toika Jaana, Liisa or Eeva are the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Toika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61260704055630,"sku":"TOIKA-ALVAR","price":1990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6405\/6910\/files\/toika-alvar-webstuhl-1.jpg?v=1792265785","url":"https:\/\/weavingloomsdirect.com\/products\/toika-alvar-loom","provider":"Berliner Webstühle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}