Warp & Weft Blog

Artist Feature: Ken Layman

"Painting is a mystery to me. Not only do I not understand it, I'm not convinced I am supposed to". Meet local painter, Ken Layman.

Artist Feature: Elle Foley

Since 1968, Nantucket Looms has been proud to represent our local craftspeople. To honor those whose unique creations reflect the natural beauty and history of our beloved island, we will hig...

Lucie's Wedding Registry With Nantucket Looms

Introducing the new Nantucket Looms Online Gift Registry! We have made it even easier to give and receive Nantucket inspired, heirloom quality gifts no matter where in the country you happen to be. 

Liz Winship: Me & Doc Magee

When Liz Winship met William 'Doc' Magee on a rainy Nantucket day in the early 90's, she could never have imagined the friendship that would blossom from their encounter.

Nantucket Cottage Style

Since 1968, Nantucket Looms has enjoyed sharing the beauty and simplicity of Nantucket cottage-style living through our handwoven textiles, interior design services, home furnishings and the loca...

Artist Feature: Susan Briskman

Since 1968, Nantucket Looms has been proud to represent our local craftspeople. To honor those whose unique creations reflect the natural beauty and history of our beloved island, we will highl...

Nantucket Nautical; From the Nantucket Looms Design Team

We believe nautical design should reflect the Nantucket mindset - relaxed, simple and in tune with nature yet exuding an understated sophistication and a cheerful sense of fun. Here are our top ...

Father's Day Gifts for Every Dad

With Father's Day approaching on June 19th you're probably beginning to think about what you could give him to show him your love. We’ve done the homework for you and found something for every ki...

Cashmere: Our Softest Throw, Reinvented

For decades, Nantucket Looms has been producing handwoven cashmere throws. The softest and most luxurious of all our handwovens, cashmere has been popular as a gift for some of life’s most spec...

Welcome Home! A Letter from the Looms Family

‘Welcome Home!’ - the friendly greeting so often spoken by my mother, Liz Winship (who has been center stage at Nantucket Looms for forty years) when longtime seasonal customers would return to...