The Weaving Studio – Nantucket Looms

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Our Weaving Heritage

We hand weave our handwoven products in our Main Street, Nantucket studio using time-honored techniques and the finest all-natural fibers, just as we’ve done since 1968. Created by hand from start to finish by our masterful team of weavers, our subtly luxurious textiles are made with impeccable craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

Honoring the Tradition of Handweaving

"Being a textile artist is understanding that the fiber you are working with may not always act the same every time. Knowing how to troubleshoot and adapt your project accordingly is all part of the artist's skill level.” -Rebecca Peraner, Head Weaver & Partner

Upholding Fine Craftsmanship

Each handwoven textiles starts with the winding of the bobbins, the threading the warp and the passing of the shuttle. Accent colors are delicately incorporated into each textile allowing the weaver to add their personal touch. The end result is a purposeful work of art.

All-Natural Fibers

Using only quality, all-natural fibers ensures our handwovens have practical, enduring beauty that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

Mohair is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful natural fibers which comes from the fleece of the Angora goat. Noted for its many qualities including high luster durability and its ability to hold bold bright colorful dyes mohair is also revered for being a renewable and sustainable resource.

Cotton is the most popular of the fibers we work with because of its versatility and comfort. The fiber grows in a protective case around the seeds of cotton plants. When spun into a yarn or thread, cotton is used to produce a soft, breathable textile that is widely used today. Our cotton is sourced from North Carolina.

Alpaca, a New World Camelid, is a very special fiber since it is naturally hypoallergenic with the property of trapping heat in cold weather and releasing the heat in warmer temperatures. Alpaca is also extremely strong and has a beautiful, elegant drape.

Cashmere is sourced from the undercoat of the Cashmere Goat, which is protected by a top coat of coarse hair. It is extremely soft to the touch durable and does not wrinkle. It is considered one of the most luxurious of all the natural fibers of the world.

Incorporating the Beauty of the Island

Inspired by Nantucket’s own colors found in her sea, in the moors and in the ever changing sky; our textiles reflect these beautiful tones that come with each season.