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Warp & Weft Blog

Nantucket Looms 'In the Heart of the Sea'

Nov 16, 2015

Ron Howard’s long awaited film, In the Heart of the Sea is released on December 11th. Based on island resident Nathaniel Philbrick’s award-winning novel all the Hollywood hype has given us a special appreciation for the work of the artists and artisans who are inspired by that history. We spoke with a couple of them about their enthusiasm for their craft which are reflective of the island’s...

Featured Artist: Rebecca Jusko Peraner

Nov 03, 2015

Inspired by her love of Nantucket and all things woven, Rebecca Jusko Peraner discovered her passion for weaving during her studies at Rhode Island School of Design where she majored in Textile Design.

Costumes, Candy and Cobblestones - Halloween on Main Street

Oct 31, 2015

We love Halloween here at Nantucket Looms so for us the Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Pageant is one of the great perks of our Main Street location.