Antique Wooden Sliding Needle Stitcher for rug making

• The sharp metal point would be used as a needle for punching through rug backing
• The sliding mechanism allows for consistent spacing between stitches
• The wooden handle provides good grip for repetitive punching motions
• The fence/slider helps maintain uniform stitch depth and spacing
This tool would have been used for hooking or punching techniques in rug making, where the needle penetrates the backing material and the sliding mechanism helps control the loop height and stitch spacing. It’s particularly useful for creating even, consistent pile in hand-hooked or punched rugs.