The photo to the right shows how typical tablet woven braid used dozens of tablets to create very elaborate patterns. The warp threads were tensioned between the weaver's belt and some heavy, immovable object such as a wall or pillar. Another method of weaving braid is inkle weaving. A modern re-creation of an inkle loom is shown to the left. While the use of inkle looms is known over a broad period in history, their use in the Norse era is debatable.
Archaeological evidence is very sparse.
On an inkle loom, alternate warp threads are tied to a post, while the others are not restricted. By raising and lowering the free warp threads, the shed is opened and closed. The inkle loom can not produce as many pattern variations as tablet weaving, but it is much faster. This was made from wool, or where available, undyed linen. The construction was similar to that of the overtunic, except that the sleeves and skirt were made longer.