Antique Looms

The most visible entity to set up looms in this area was Ziegler and Company of Manchester, England, in 1883.

Admirers of the craft will recognize this as the work of an exceptional workshop, representing one of the finest large-scale reimaginings of the Aubusson sensibility—where the loom t...

19th Century circa 1870's Anishinaabe loom beaded bandolier bag with pocket. Beaded using a palette of soft colors to create a floral design on strap and bag.

While most kilims from this region were produced in narrow, portable formats, this “oversized” specimen represents a significant technical achievement, likely woven on a grand horizo...

The disciplined symmetry reveals the extraordinary skill of the Southwest weaver, whose loom translated complex optical energy into a harmonious woven masterpiece.

The disciplined symmetry reveals the extraordinary skill of the Southwest weaver, whose loom translated complex optical energy into a harmonious woven masterpiece.

The maker, John Wright, was active as a clockmaker in Dorking from 1771 until 1828 References: Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, London, 2006, p. 860.  

Unlike knotted carpets, this piece was hand-woven on a loom using the “slit-tapestry” technique, a process that allows for the fluid, painterly transitions in color seen in the centr...

Unlike the flatwoven French Aubusson rugs, the Savonnerie is a hand-knotted plush pile carpet, requiring a monumental vertical loom and several years of labor by master artisans to c...

In farming villages, sakiori was often woven indoors during the agricultural off-season, and it is said that many households had small looms, with the skills and sensibilities being ...

Vintage oil on board in soft greys and blues and greens of the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius looming in the distance in vintage associated frame.

With an abundant supply of soft wool, high quality craftsmen, a mix of larger city-based workshops, looms in smaller villages and access to the Silk Road, Khorassan has a far-reachin...

The looms of Aubusson , southwest of Paris, were able to weave carpets of extraordinary size, and this one is perfect for the grand salon of your chateau.

Because it is hand-stitched on a canvas foundation rather than knotted on a loom, it lacks a heavy pile, allowing it to sit flush with the floor.

The Flemish “Game Park” Tapestry – 16th Century is an extraordinary woven artwork depicting an elaborate hunting scene set against a lush forest backdrop. Hand-loomed in wool and sil...

The slight irregularities in the pattern and edges suggest it was handmade on a portable, horizontal loom, a hallmark of nomadic craftsmanship. Estimated age of the rug is approx. 10...

Dimly lit buildings flank the composition, while the blue dusk sky looms overhead. Loman’s palette of deep blues, warm ambers, and violet shadows evokes the stillness of nightfall, c...

19th Century French Needlepoint Carpet ( 13'8" x 16'10" - 417 x 513 ) This antique French carpet, characterized by its deep rustic red field and repeating fleur-de-lis geometry, is ...

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

His hands are clasped in reverence, as a crucifix looms softly in the background. Unsigned. Handsomely presented in a dark-wood frame with a gilt inner edge.

French 19th century hand-loomed tapestry. An idyllic scene of fisherman and their boats bringing in the catch at the end of the day.

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

The frame is very decorative ormolu with shell decoration and it has a fine mesh screen incorporated The style is typical French Rococo with a cherub fire raising theme to the centr...

Base Fabric: Fine hand-loomed linen or silk-gauze (typically known as bürümcük), known for its lightweight, slightly crinkled texture.

The "needlepoint" technique—painstakingly hand-stitched with wool yarn onto a structural canvas—allowed for a degree of shaded detail and color gradation that surpassed the capabilit...

Historically, these types of English carpets were the ultimate symbols of domestic leisure and aristocratic refinement; unlike loom-woven area rugs, these were hand-stitched on canva...

The carpets were executed on vertical looms by local Irish women. After the William Morris/Voysey carpets, these are the best known of Arts and Crafts carpets.

This piece would have been worn by a high ranking Chief with the red tones denoting his staturs and the green hues his association with the land The textile is woven on 4 inch stri...

The shades are framed in wood and fitted with richly textured woven textile panels in earthy browns and warm neutrals. The tactile, loom-woven pattern adds a compelling decorative el...

Unlike the ornate, dense florals typically born of the Yazd looms, this piece embraces negative space and elemental forms, allowing the natural luster of the silk to provide a lumino...

In line with the Arts & Crafts movement's philosophy of valuing handcraft over industrial excess, these carpets were hand-knotted by local women on vertical looms using high-quality,...

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...

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...

Aubusson, located along the river Creuse in central France, emerged as one of the most important centers of tapestry manufacture from the 17th through the 18th centuries, supplying a...

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

Hand-woven on a traditional upright loom, this piece carries the unmistakable artistry and cultural heritage of the Navajo Nation.

Iban Dayak Ceremonial Ikat Textile (Pua Kumbu) Sarawak, Borneo Early–mid 20th century A fine and richly patterned Iban Dayak ikat textile (pua kumbu), handwoven on a backstrap loo...

Late 18th century to early 19th century Morocco A rare example of an early Fez Hizam wedding belt. Woven on a hand loom, it features four Hispano-Moorish designs in gold and silver t...

Fringe & Beads: Traditionally used on baby carriers or festive clothing to attract good spirits and provide protection. Material: Hand-loomed cotton/hemp base with silk and cotton em...

Handwoven on a traditional upright loom using hand-spun wool, the textile reflects the artistry and technical discipline that defined Navajo weavers at the dawn of the 1900s.

This is supported by the layout of the chapter ring, notably the elaborate half-hour markers. Literature: B. Loomes, The Clockmakers of Great Britain 1286–1700, Ashbourne, 2014, p. ...

A stunning pair of 19th Century French Louis XV style high back throne chairs with a gilt finish. Upholstered in loom woven tapestry with a lovely floral design.

France Beautiful French Fashion square wool cashmere Paisley shawl woven on a Tire loom and dating from the Romantic period. Named turn-over because of the fabric's diagonal inversio...

Woven extremely finely with precision in wool at a renowned workshops in Aubusson, using a low warp (basse lisse) loom characteristic of Aubusson craftsmanship. Admire the beautiful...

Woven extremely finely with precision in wool at a renowned workshops in Aubusson, using a low warp (basse lisse) loom characteristic of Aubusson craftsmanship. Admire the beautiful...

Woolen shawl woven on a quarter loom with a cut-throw. Large rectangular green reserve with central star and spandrels of boteh decorated with illumination.

That he was an accomplished maker is proven by this very fine clock. Literature: B. Loomes, The Clockmakers of Great Britain 1286-1700, Ashbourne, 2014, pp.20-21.

Baoulé / Baule loom hedle pulley from the beginning of the 20th century Rich tribal patina and using traces Beautiful stylization of the face with custom base as shown in the photo...

Alexander Morton was the founder of the firm of Morton’s, but his son James ran the business side of the firm, and it was he who in 1896 first set up looms at Killybegs. Carpets beca...

Renowned for their refined verdure and pastoral scenes, these handwoven textiles were created on low-warp looms (“basse lisse”) using wool and silk to achieve remarkable depth, tonal...

Woven finely with precision in wool and silk at a renowned Maxime Fougerol workshops in Aubusson, using a low warp (basse lisse) loom characteristic of Aubusson craftsmanship. Admir...

Andrew’s Cross (saltire) appliquéd onto a soft ecru cotton field, all executed in cotton bunting with a hand-loomed linen hoist binding. The hoist retains its original forged iron st...

Renowned for their verdure and pastoral compositions, these handwoven textiles were created on low-warp looms (“basse lisse”) using wool and silk to achieve remarkable tonal depth an...

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

Employing a method known as "warping" and executed on a low horizontal loom, the weavers of Aubusson were able to create an illusion of depth in their works.

Renowned for their refined verdure and pastoral scenes, these handwoven textiles are executed on low-warp looms (“basse lisse”) using wool and silk to achieve extraordinary depth, to...

Renowned since the 17th century, the workshops of Aubusson in central France produced some of Europe’s finest woven textiles, celebrated for their painterly detail and subtle gradati...