Warp & Weft Blog

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 specia...
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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. "I remember the shop ...
Read moreFor Winter Warmth: Our Handwoven Mohair Throws
There is something magical about Nantucket during the winter. Whether the island is blanketed in glistening fresh snowfall or completely engulfed in dense fog, the Grey Lady is ever inspiring. Ou...
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Costumes, Candy And Cobblestones - Halloween On Main Street
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. Every year, hundreds of children (and ...
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Artist Feature: Rebecca Jusko Peraner
Since 1968, Nantucket Looms has been proud to represent our local craftspeople. We carry the works of over seventy different artisans, including painters, potters, basket weavers, jewelry makers...
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Behind the Design: The Spring Green Alpaca Throw
See the inspiration behind our newest handwoven throw.
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Behind the Design: The Windswept Wave & Even Keel Throws
Go behind the design and learn how Nantucket's unpredictable winters inspired our weavers' newest creations.
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Our Designer's Picks to Bring Warmth into Your Home
Our designers here at Nantucket Looms have selected a collection of items they find will help bring feelings of comfort & warmth into your home and suggest ways to pair them together to crea...
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After five decades of wedding gift-giving experience, we've rounded up our favorite wedding gifts that they are sure to cherish for a lifetime. Find a special gift for the soon-to-be newlyweds. ...
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