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.
The Fibers We Work With
Our work starts long before the loom. Discover the fibers that define our textiles, each chosen for their distinct qualities and the way they transform into heirloom quality pieces under the hands of our weavers.
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.
