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 […]
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, community, […]
VAV 25 – 27 September 2025 VAV is Europe’s largest weaving fair and is held every three years in different cities across Sweden. This year Richard and Elizabeth were thrilled […]
Congratulations We are delighted to welcome Maiken Bjørnholt to the Ashford family! Maiken has recently purchased the Skytten business from Linda and Henrik Larsen and has become the Ashford distributor […]
Betty Booth 1940 – 2024We remember our treasured friend and mentor, Betty, who has been such an important part of our family, and our business, for many, many years. For […]
Welcome to a brand-new segment of our Blog – the Ashford Dealer Spotlight! In this series, we will be highlighting Ashford dealers from around the world, giving you a chance […]
In the heart of South Africa’s Free State, an inspiring initiative is empowering local Basotho women to transform their lives. Chantelle Hamilton founded Simply Wool to help mothers earn an […]
Elizabeth and Richard have just returned from a trip to Canada and were honoured to visit Haida weaver Evelyn Vanderhoop in her Masset home on Haida Gwaii. Evelyn has helped […]
In August the Cromwell Spinners & Weavers held two weaving workshops with great success. Over two days (10-11 August) 6 students learned the basics of Rigid Heddle Weaving. The course […]
Libby recently attended the Australian Sheep & Wool Show, held in Bendigo, Victoria. In conjunction with Ashford dealer, Winterwood Felt & Craft Supplies, owned by sisters Verity and Clancy King. […]
Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Scottish isles and the Faroes? Joy Ashford ‘s family came from the Orkneys and Richard and I have always wanted to visit – […]
Imagine living and working, together with your husband, on a beautiful canalboat travelling the waterways of England and Germany. Michaela Cordes does not need to imagine it – it is […]
Elizabeth was overwhelmed when she received two beautiful shawls from Daniela Rýznarová from Dalin Praha, on Elizabeth’s stepping back from the daily operations of the business. We have had the […]
2nd May – Zweibrücken, Germany. Kate and James spent the day with Michael and Eva of Das Wollschaf. Thank you Michael, Eva and their team for all your hard work […]
30th April – 1st May Koewacht, The Netherlands. Kate and James visited with Janny and Jean Paul of Wolboerderij Blij Bezuiden, our Dutch Distributor. They hosted a demonstration day along […]
A wonderful article that takes you on a journey that includes wild weaving, vikings, history and challenges shared by Sarah Rosenthal-Almirall of Ardbeag Crafts. Written by Sarah’s daughter-in-law Alicia Anne Adams Nestled in front […]
We are very grateful to be able to supply so many craftsfolk, textile artists, teachers and passionate creators with our products all the way from New Zealand, pretty much at […]