This presentation analyzes conventional looms. It defines a loom as a mechanical device that produces woven fabric by interlacing warp and weft yarns. Looms are classified as either conventional or modern. A conventional loom is a type of weaving apparatus that has been used for centuries and includes components like the beater, shuttle, heald frame, and reed. There are several types of conventional looms, including the hand loom which is powered manually, the plain loom without automatic controls, and the dobby loom which controls warp threads using a device called a dobby.