TOIKA now manufactures a computerized version of their Lisa and Eeva looms which allows computer control of 16 or 24 harness. That is not to say any of these traits make it more or less of a loom than the Glimakra, they are just different. The Toika/Varpa looms are more compact than the Glimakra yet provide the same generous weave widths. The Toika/Varpa looms also use some metal hardware in addition to using peg construction. The wood feels more dense and is much heavier than the pine of the Glimakra. Toika and Varpa looms share the characteristics of being made from light birch which has a clear varnish coat, this helps maintain the blonde look of the wood. Varpappu looms are not longer available in the USA unless purchased used, I am not sure if the company still exists overseas. There are many resources out there for Glimakra looms but not much in the way of TOIKA or Varpa. Having had both Toika and Varpa looms and as both manufacturers are similar I thought it might be interesting to open a group.
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