Abstract: A device for forming a leno weave selvage, having heald frames which reciprocate wherein at least two lifting healds which are disposed adjacent to each other include a half heald which is alternatively guided by the reciprocating lifting healds. In one embodiment magnets are disposed on the lifting healds and in magnetic contact with the half heald for alternatively moving the half heald. In another embodiment elastic elements connect the half heald to the lifting healds for moving the lifting healds. The elastic elements could also be connected to the heald frames for moving the half healds. The elastic elements may comprise rubber bands.