Our Weaving Heritage

Our weaving studio sits above our Main Street shop, where the art of handweaving has been practiced continuously since Nantucket Looms first opened its doors in 1968. Founded by master weaver Andrew Oates and business partner Bill Euler, the studio was created to preserve traditional textile craft and support local artisans. Today, Master Weaver Rebecca Jusko Peraner—who apprenticed under Oates—and her team carry that legacy forward, weaving every piece by hand with the same care, creativity, and dedication to quality that defined the studio’s beginnings.

Honoring the Tradition of Handweaving

Each piece is woven by hand on Macomber looms using all-natural fibers—wool, linen, cotton, mohair, alpaca, and cashmere—carefully selected for quality, texture, and durability. Our techniques, rooted in those developed by Oates at Black Mountain College under the mentorship of Bauhaus artist Anni Albers, prioritize simplicity, function, and quiet beauty. The result is a collection of timeless textiles that reflect the character of Nantucket: refined yet relaxed, durable yet elegant.

Heirloom-Quality Craftsmanship

Our weavers work from start to finish on each product, from threading the warp to hand-finishing the final piece. Subtle variations in color and weave are not flaws, but signs of true craftsmanship—each one-of-a-kind and made to last. Whether you're selecting a mohair throw, a custom table runner, or a piece for your home’s interior, our handwovens are designed to be used, lived with, and passed down.

Our weaving studio is more than just a workspace—it’s the heart of Nantucket Looms, where history, heritage, and artistry come together. By choosing our handwovens, you’re supporting a tradition of American craft and a decades-long commitment to beauty, quality, and community.

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All-Natural Fibers

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

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.