Warp & Weft Blog

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 and wood carvers. To honor those whose unique creations reflect the natural beauty and history of our beloved island, we will highlight an artist on our website every month. This month, meet painter Elle Foley. With no shortage of breathtakingly beautiful...

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 Edward Wohl, Master Woodworker - Ridgewater, WI Master woodworker and designer Edward Wohl graduated from Washington University in 1967 with a BS degree in Architecture. He has been designing and building graceful wood furniture since 1970. We have been carrying Ed Wohl's work at Nantucket Looms for over 25 years and share his commitment to fine craftsmanship. Not until you handle Ed’s breadboards do you...

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The changing of the seasons, be it summer or winter, spring or fall, will always fill Nantucket's artist community with an abundance of inspiration. Spring is an especially invigorating and inspiring time, no matter where you are in the world. But, on Nantucket, we would argue it is even more so because spring marks the beginning of the tourist season after a long, quiet winter. The vibrant pops of yellow dotted...

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