The Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom with a weaving width of approximately 40 cm (16”) is an excellent choice for makers ready to enter the world of weaving or sample their designs before scaling up. Crafted from solid Silver Beech hardwood, it features a built-in second-heddle option, allowing users to explore layered or double cloth techniques and structural variation.
Portability and ease of use are built into the design: the loom is lightweight, quick to warp, and supports a wide range of yarns from fine to bulky depending on reed choice.
Whether you’re weaving scarves, home-textiles, or sample panels, this model offers the combination of quality material, functional width and system expandability to support both learning and creative production.

Benefits

• A highly versatile loom for beginners and experienced weavers alike, especially for sampling or smaller-scale production.

• Excellent build quality ensures smooth weaving performance and durability for long-term use.

• Expandability (second heddle, reed options) means you won’t outgrow it quickly—use it as a stepping stone.

• Portable size makes it possible to weave in limited spaces or carry to workshops.

• Supports a wide variety of fibre and design experimentation without committing to large floor looms.
  

Perfect For:

• Scarves, shawls, narrow blankets, or woven accessories.

• Sampling colour- and structure-runs before full production.

• Art-textile panels and home-textile experiments.

• Workshops or craft classes where space and portability matter.

• Makers starting a small weaving studio with room to grow.