Loom

Loom

Item Information
Na'vi Name	Ullvi maril'tsey mak'dini'to
Size	Various
Used by	Na'vi
Usage	Hanging decoration
Weight	Various
Colour	Various
Behind the Scenes
First Appearance	Avatar

The loom (Na'vi name: ulivi maril'tsey mak'dini'to) 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.

DescriptionEdit

While other Na'vi clans on Pandora organize themselves around carving or pottery, the Omaticaya are renowned for their brilliant textiles. Thus, the loom plays a key role in the daily life of the clan. The largest of the Omaticayan 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.

The Na'vi word for loom, ulivi mari'tsey mak'dini'to, 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.