Abstract: A weaving machine for manufacture of a fabric comprising a shed-forming device for forming a shed of warp threads, a selection device 22 comprising at least one rotatable element and a plurality of thread holders 31 for transmitting weft thread there through, the thread holders, being positioned in a row, whereby rotation of the rotatable element 25,26,27,28 causes said row to move for supply of weft thread to a desired position for manufacture of a fabric. The weaving machine of the present invention includes a weaving sley comprising a selection device 22 for supply of weft thread during manufacture of a fabric, a weft insertion mechanism operatively connected to the sley and movable relative to the selection device 22.