The plain Hattersley Domestic Loom was specially developed for cottage or home use and designed to replace the wooden handloom; the Domestic is similar in construction to a power loom. It was introduced ca.1900 and the makers claimed that a speed of 160 picks per minute could be easily attained with from 2 to 8 shafts weaving a variety of fabrics.
The Hattersley Domestic Loom was created for household use, replacing traditional wooden handlooms, and shares similarities with power looms in its design. Introduced around 1900, it can efficiently weave a range of fabrics using 2 to 8 shafts at speeds of up to 160 picks per minute.