Antique Looms

Here the horizontal loom had to be adapted in order for it to be able to handle the heavier warps and wefts needed in order to weave a fabric which will sustain the wear of floor cov...

Woven with precision in silk and wool at Aubusson manufacturing , using a low warp (basse lisse) loom characteristic of Aubusson craftsmanship. Admire the beautiful colors that bri...

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

The grandeur of the hall, the intricate costumes, and the animated movement of the dancers and onlookers emphasize both decadence and looming tragedy. The lower scene presents the B...

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

Each softly structured section—woven separately and unified with regal precision—embodies the spirit of Persian courtly life, where the loom served as both canvas and chronicle. To e...

The margins contain hand written instructions for the weaver pertaining to color, preparation of the loom, etc. In the corner is a label indicating the pattern name (Fleurol AR) and ...

The margins contain hand written instructions for the weaver pertaining to color, preparation of the loom, etc. In the corner is a label indicating the pattern name (Velours Ghazan) ...

An antique French fine hand-loomed tapestry, circa 1880. A forest scene, with trees and foliage surrounded by a floral border.

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

Woven entirely by hand using a Jacquard loom, this coverlet not only exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship but also the uniquely personal tradition of the time, where the names of re...

The ornately moulded frame is surmounted by elaborate scrolling foliate surmount, which looms over the mirror plate. The wonderfully foxed mercury mirror plate is framed by a slender...

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

The frame is very decorative with ormolu decoration set on a fine mesh to prevent any damage to the area surrounding the fire The style is typical French Rococo with a dramatic baske...

Jürgen Abeler: Meister der Uhrmacherkunst (Masters of the Art of Watchmaking) A standard reference for the German-speaking world; contains key biographical data on Delolme, his acti...

Rugs of this period were produced by highly skilled artisans using hand-loomed techniques passed down through generations, often serving ceremonial, domestic, and cultural roles.

These traditional flatwoven Kilims were created on horizontal looms using hand-spun wool dyed with natural pigments derived from plants and minerals.

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

It appears that these were intentionally and meticulously done by the weaver, leaving one wonders if it was planned or happened spontaneous on the loom. We can only guess what went t...

Initially, he was employed as a loom turner in the weaving industry before becoming a professional artist.

Crafted in soft, hand-spun wool, the piece features an understated ivory field with minimal charcoal striping and hand-stitched accents that highlight the structure of the loom-woven...

Key Features: Origin: Anatolia Material: Premium Wool Technique: Flatweave Kilim Design: Horizontal tribal stripes with geometric and symbolic motifs Color Palette: Orange, Yellow, ...

Among them are weaving looms, spinning wheels, kitchen implements, water jars, baskets, spice containers, and cooking vessels.

Wrought in the Karabagh region—where Armenian and Azeri artisans alike plied their looms with rhythmic devotion—this runner captures the romantic flourish of 19th-century Russian-inf...

Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes lists Barraud & Lund as working from Bishopsgate within Cornhill c.1839-63.

This vintage piece was crafted using hand-spun wool and woven on horizontal looms by nomadic weavers. Its elongated size makes it ideal as a gallery runner or for long hallways and t...

The rug is woven on a horizontal loom using slit-weave kilim technique, which involves interlocking the weft tightly across the warp to create a flat, reversible textile without a pi...

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

At the heart of the composition, a gracefully arched red brick bridge invites the eye to traverse the scene, while a charming church with a rounded cupola looms elegantly in the back...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

The work depicts a landscape at sunset, with a city looming in the distance. In the foreground, a group of characters is in a circle, accompanied by a balcony slightly behind where s...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word kilim, warp-faced patterning (jaji...

Irregularities — considered part of the charm by many rug collectors — were fairly common since natural materials vary from batch to batch and woolen warp or weft may stretch, especi...

Irregularities — considered part of the charm by many rug collectors — were fairly common since natural materials vary from batch to batch and woolen warp or weft may stretch, especi...

Irregularities — considered part of the charm by many rug collectors — were fairly common since natural materials varied from batch to batch and woollen warp or weft may stretch, esp...

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth...

In the background, towering mountains loom under a sky suffused with soft pinks, purples, and blues, creating a dramatic interplay between the earth and the heavens.

Substantial finely made fusee movement with anchor escapement and regulating pendulum.c. 1900 ‘Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists the Goodman Brothers as...

The empty cross, with a cloth and ladder still in place, looms above. The rocky hilltop setting, coupled with the tender gestures of grief, creates a deeply meditative composition.

During the Art Deco period many designers commissioned their patterns to the city looms located in Tianjin through companies such as Nichols & Company.

The armchair has been fully restored and stripped back to the solid beech frame for upholstery with a new coil spring base, with hessian lining and calico coverings added and finishe...

A sign reading "Vengeance et Bon Appetit" hangs on the wall, sarcastically highlighting their desperation. British ships loom in the background, symbolizing the threat of invasion, w...

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.

‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists William Barrow as working in Dublin c.1805.

The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun wool and cotton, dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elega...

The women, their hair unruly like the sea, are depicted in a moment of freedom and abandon, yet the looming wave hints at the inevitable sorrow to come—a metaphor for Claudel's life,...

C. 1810 Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World by Brian Loomes lists Haley & Milner as working in Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, London from 1799-1815.

They have developed from looms in isolated family workshops established by Flemings that are noted in documents from the 16th century.

At the forefront, a couple embraces in a moment of tenderness or desperation—while a shadowy third figure looms in the background, casting an air of quiet menace.

Eight day chain fuse movement. circa 1890 Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes lists G Morris as working in Great Dover Street, London c.1890