Honour Bestowed – Richard Ashford recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Ashford Wheels & Looms is proud to announce that Richard Ashford has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to business and the [&hell
The Ashford Award Winners for 2026
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 Ashford Award is designer Belinda Gredig, based in Mönchengladbach, Germany. With an academic background in fashion design
New Loom Stand Accessory Trays
We are delighted to introduce a new accessory for our rigid heddle weavers. Keep weaving tools close at hand with our new Loom Stand Accessory Trays. While earlier loom stands [&he
Caterpillar Cotton Scarf Kits
An easy, beginner-friendly weaving kit using beautifully soft Caterpillar cotton. Create a stunning handwoven scarf that’s a pleasure to make and wear — perfect as a gift or a
New Caterpillar Colours
We are very happy to introduce two new colourways in our popular Caterpillar Cotton range – Twilight and Jungle. Twilight – CC412 Jungle – CC411 Ashford Caterpillar C
The Royal Weave
This week Princess Kate experienced the joy of hand weaving at Radical Weavers in Stirling, Scotland as part of a royal visit with Prince William to highlight Scottish heritage, co
2026 Special Order Products
We are excited to announce our 2026 Special Order Products. Designed for weavers and spinners who are serious about their craft and want the very best tools to bring their [&hellip
Ashford Award 2025 Update – Tukya Foundation
Deb from Sunny Daze Textiles Brings Weaving to Life in Tukya Village Last year, Deb from Sunny Daze Textiles was named a joint recipient of the 2025 Ashford Textile Award, [&hellip
New Tabletop Tapestry Loom
Our new Tabletop Tapestry Loom is the product of extensive research and development, created in close collaboration with professional tapestry weavers. Their hands-on testing and e