Antique Looms

Waves crash against a sea wall whilst distant figures line the street in this captivating nineteenth-century coastal scene. Brooding clouds loom over the sea, where a small sailing b...

The chandelier is centred around a large, highly ornamental globular loom chamber with a broad circular stage decorated with twisted-rope detailing and terminating in a prominent sol...

Yet, executed here on regional village looms, the flowing floral arabesques are brilliantly transformed into crisp, angular branches and stylized blossoms.

Jai-namaz ( house of prayers) suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan, it is done in chain stitch in silk on a hand loomed cotton foundation.

The back has a simple loom weave with stripes of different colors, especially indigo blue.

Below, a finely detailed central shaft terminates in a prominent spinning-top-form loom chamber, finished with a decorative lower finial.

Above, the structural arms converge beneath a geometric cone-form loom chamber finished with a decorative finial.

Rowing boats struggle against powerful seas as a harpooned whale erupts dramatically from the water, while a steam vessel looms in the background. Executed after a design by Édouard...

This piece is notable for the extraordinary tensile strength inherent to its origin; historically, Kerman weavers utilized unique wall-attached looms to achieve a remarkably tight an...

Elegant French tapestry from the early i20th century, woven on the jacquard looms in the traditional Aubusson style, This tapestry, based on the works of Dellini, depicts a scene b...

The satin-backed weaving on a Jacquard loom probably comes from Bianchini-Ferrier manufacture in Lyon.

On the Design: Just as Emperor Shah Jahan envisioned the Taj Mahal as an earthly mirror of paradise sculpted from white marble, Mughal court artisans viewed the carpet loom as a sac...

The exterior is tailored from handwoven indigo Kasuri (ikat) showcasing geometric cross-hatch motifs, while the reverse side reveals rich, luminous hand-loomed Ramie (Choma). The ele...

An exceptional and visually striking piece of Japanese textile art from the late Edo period (mid-19th century): an authentic, hand-loomed 藍染 (Aizome / Natural Indigo) Furoshiki (wrap...

The American rag rug tradition is one of the most authentic and deeply rooted forms of folk textile art in North America — born from the Puritan ethic of thrift and the practical nec...

The American rag rug tradition is one of the most authentic and deeply rooted forms of folk textile art in North America — born from the Puritan ethic of thrift and the practical nec...

The American rag rug tradition is one of the most authentic and deeply rooted forms of folk textile art in North America — born from the Puritan ethic of thrift and the practical nec...

Originally established by royal decree in the 19th century to produce carpets of unparalleled technical refinement for the Ottoman palaces, the Hereke looms are synonymous with perfe...

Finally, the shadows that flood the stage space are dense and diffused; their immateriality, in contrast to the stormy sky looming over the scene, reinforces the impression of unreal...

This exquisite 19th-century French tapestry, woven on a Jacquard loom, is a stunning reproduction of a panel from the celebrated 16th-century Flemish tapestry series, The Hunts of Ma...

The textile consists of hand-loomed vintage cotton panels stitched together horizontally, displaying the beautiful irregularities of 19th-century Japanese utilitarian fabrics.

This exquisite 19th-century French tapestry, woven using a Jacquard loom, is a faithful reproduction of Panel II from the renowned Renaissance tapestry series, The Hunts of Maximilian.

This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. ...

This poster shows a bestial and massive German soldier, his head and shoulders looming over a war-stricken landscape. He holds a rifle with a blood-smeared bayonet in his right hand,...

B. Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, London, 2006, p.429.

Velvet-weaving was a rare skill, particularly when differing pile levels were used, as here, and a weaver with his loom could reputedly produce only 3" a day of fabric.

This magnificent late nineteenth-century Dabir Kashan rug is a premier example of “City Workshop” excellence, specifically originating from the esteemed Dabir looms. Historically, “D...

Nomadic salt bag divided in five finely woven panels, enclosed within frames of raised wool kinds, The back has a beautiful loom weave with lovely colours, including indigo blue and ...

Handwoven in the late 1800s, this long and elegant runner features a striking allover skewed stripe composition, a hallmark of Gendje workshop looms, creating a sense of movement and...

Because they're constantly on the move, they can't have a large, fixed loom, so they weave several strips on a small loom, then join them together to create the necessary size.

This atmospheric watercolour captures a vast, arid landscape with a looming mountain in the distance. A cottage dwelling can be seen to the left of the composition with its occupant ...

Whoever framed them did a beautiful job. The hand-loomed Thai silk works perfectly with the terracotta surfaces.

This one is woven as a kilim, reinforced and embellished with knots on a small loom. The colors are the classic red, white and black, but a small detail in indigo blue, so precious t...

Historically, French needlework rugs, distinguished from the loom-woven Aubusson rug and Savonnerie carpet traditions, were hand-stitched on a structural canvas, a technique that all...

The practice of joining multiple smaller woven pieces into a larger whole is a hallmark of the American rag rug tradition — a practical solution to the limitations of the home loom t...

The textile, dating between 600 and 1400 CE. Woven on a backstrap loom using alpaca or llama wool, the fragment features interlocking geometric and diamond motifs in vivid red, yello...

Masterfully hand crafted using fine silk threads on a hand-loomed natural linen background, this museum-grade artifact celebrates its beautifully weathered, historic state.

The painter's charming detail in the lower right corner is a pregnant woman who seems to smile as she observes the scene. A ruined tower looms in the center of the painting, while to...

Woven in the prestigious looms of Agra, the rug is made of high-quality wool, which imparts a luxuriously soft texture and enduring strength.

This robe would only be worn on ceremonial occassions . Woven on strip looms and handstiched together in panels. Exceptional quality.

In the famous collections of Europe, antique Ghiordes are placed side by side with the most prized antiques from Persian looms.

Hand woven using premium quality silk and cotton fibers on a traditional narrow loom, this museum grade textile collector’s piece is meticulously constructed from multiple matched pa...

Domergue captures that mix of skepticism, irony, and looming unease with characteristic finesse. Measurements: With frame: 20.47 in wide (51.5 cm) by 15.94 in high (40.5 cm) by 0.82 ...

The stream still rushes below, and the hills loom behind. In the foreground, a simple thatch roofed gate, kayamon, stands open, welcoming the viewer to enter the scene.

Native American Ojibwe bandolier bag with loom beaded drops. Beaded floral design on white background with the initials "JC."

This mid-19th century American coverlet is a stunning handwoven textile created on a Jacquard loom, featuring a rich palette of blue, red, green, and natural ivory.

This hand knotted wool antique Malayer rug is a beautiful celebration of Persian artistry, woven during the Early 20th Century when the workshops and village looms of Malayer produce...

Background Ghudjeri kilims are warp-faced weavings from Uzbekistan, woven on narrow tripod-type looms in long bands that are later joined to produce the full-length textile.

The precision in shading, the articulation of curves in the scrolls, and the rich yet balanced palette demonstrate the high standard of 18th-century Flemish looms. Close inspection r...

The art of Ikat involves a labor-intensive, ancient process of resist-dyeing the yarns before they are woven on a loom, resulting in the beautiful, slightly blurred, and organic patt...

Imagine a woman weaving this carpet over 6 months or so, sitting on the ground with a hand loom, back in the times when there were no cars, only horses.

A 19th-century hand-woven tapestry fragment is a surviving section of a larger textile, originally woven on a loom, that reflects both the craftsmanship and decorative styles of its ...

Woven by the Yomut Turkmen, a nomadic people near the border with Turkmenistan, traditionally woven by women on ground looms. From my private collection. ref. nr. 199 -

The Ancient Intaglio is bright saturated redidish orange colour This intaglio likely depicts Penelope, the faithful wife of Odysseus, seated beside her loom as she patiently awaited ...

The central axis is defined by a series of nested diamond medallions flanked by monumental, ivory-ground lesghi stars and striking, abstract geometric pendants that radiate an archai...

Each medallion is uniquely framed with complex, serrated borders of bright yellow, ivory, and soft green, while enclosing ancestral tribal motifs at their core to create an engaging ...

C.1905 Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes lists the Douglas Clock Company as working in Birmingham from 1896.

Kashmir was a major weaving center of shawls at the time. The looms established here by both British and American firms utilized the availability of good quality wool from sheep that...

Bold curves and angular forms, the blue bus surging forward, the massive steam engine looming behind in dramatic black. Fix-Masseau is best known for his iconic Exactitude poster fo...

The resulting pattern is visually striking—simultaneously rooted in traditional craft and effortlessly aligned with modern interior design aesthetics. Lovingly hand-loomed from repur...