Warp & Weft Blog

For Winter Warmth: Our Handwoven Mohair Throws

Mohair has been a Nantucket Looms staple since our founding in 1968, used in our throws blankets, scarves and wraps. Fluffy and soft, mohair is known for its warmth and dramatic high pile making it...

14 Things We Love Most About Nantucket

This Valentine’s Day we want to share what we love most about our special little island. We asked our staff to narrow the list down to 14 of their absolute favorite things about Nantucket. Read...

Collecting Art Through the Years

Looms owner, Stephane Hall, has spent the past 20 years collecting artwork for her home, creating a vast collection that now occupies every available wall. With an eclectic mix of esteemed an...

Onward to Nantucket Looms' 50th Year!

As our 50 year anniversary approaches in 2018, we look back even further on the year than usual, as we prepare to celebrate five decades of craftsmanship, an ever expanding network of custome...

The Nantucket Looms Effortless Holiday Gift Guide

We know the difficulty that comes with finding the perfect gift. so we asked our part-owner and gift giving guru, Bess Clarke, what are her gift suggestions for an effortless shopping experie...

Top 5 Gifts for the Host

With every lovely summer party, one thing is certain, we want to thank the host with a gift we know they'll love. We're making gifting easy by sharing our top 5 picks of gifts for the host.

Take a 3D Tour of the Looms

We may be 30 miles out to sea, but that distance will no longer keep you from visiting Nantucket Looms! With our new online 3D tour of our retail shop and weaving studio at 51 Main St, you ca...

The Shack

There is no place more cherished to the Looms family than 40 Madequecham, otherwise known as “The Shack”. For 30 years, “The Shack” belonged to Nantucket Looms founders, Bill Euler and Andy Oate...

Figawi Artist Feature: Eric Holch

Nantucket’s storied maritime history dates back to the 17th and 18th century when the island was the whaling capital of the world. Today, whaling ships have been replaced with mega yachts, elega...

Weaving A Life Inspired By Mom

Nantucket Looms' master weaver Becky Peraner was grew surrounded by everything from woven baskets to old English ironware. Becky’s mother Jean, had the greatest influence on her love of  textiles.