Popular because it is easy to use and so versatile, the Ashford Sixteen Shaft Table Loom is in demand with both beginner and experienced weavers. Convenient 61cm (24") weaving width. The overhead beater for best weaving shed, with automatic bounce back, gives a wonderful shed and even beating. Levers are within easy reach for comfortable weaving. Each shaft can be lifted simply and quickly and is independent enabling a wide variety of patterns to be woven. The solid Silver Beech hard wood is lacquered for long-lasting good looks. Non-slip rubber feet give extra stability. Swedish stainless steel reed and 1280 lightweight Texsolv heddles are included. Plus there is a wide range of options and accessories available.

Looms include a 12DPI (48/10) stainless steel reed, two lacquered shuttles 56cm (22"), a threading hook, cross and warp sticks, 1280 Swedish Texsolv heddles, and a step-by-step instruction booklet (with video support!).

Ashford equipment that we do not keep in-stock in-shop ships to the Wild Hand shop for Local Pick-up (FREE) or directly to your home for a flat Ashford Shipping rate determined based on your location and order size. Shipping usually takes 1-2 weeks from the time the order is fulfilled. Not all Ashford products are in-stock at all times; you may contact the shop for the most up-to-date estimated shipping date before placing your order and/or we will contact you after you place your order to confirm the ship date based on Ashford's most up-to-date information. If you order other non-Ashford items in the same order those will ship (or be available for pick-up) separately and on our usual shipping schedule.

Founded in 1934, Ashford Handicrafts is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of  high quality spinning wheels, weaving looms, and textile equipment. Ashford uses only the finest native New Zealand Silver Beech hardwood sourced from sustainably-managed forests with Forest Stewardship Council approval. Ashford has produced over 800,000 wheels and looms over the past 85 years!