Warp & Weft Blog

The Art of Thoughtful Giving: The Story Behind our Gifting Philosophy

When the set designer for Peacock’s adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's The Five-Star Weekend approached us about creating gift baskets for each of the houseguests, we knew exactly where to begin. Aft...

The Art of Living with Art

For Nantucket Looms owner Stephanie Hall, collecting art is less about pedigree or price than the feeling a piece evokes and the memories it holds. Built over three decades, her deeply personal col...

The Understated Beauty of Ironstone

Rooted in Nantucket Looms’ longstanding appreciation for pottery, ironstone is prized for its creamy tones, durable construction, and beautifully utilitarian forms. Collected for decades, these his...

Forget-Me-Not: Why Sailors Valentines Will Always Have Our Heart

Nantucket Looms Forget-Me-Not: Why Sailors’ Valentines Will Always Have Our Heart By Mary Bergman Writer on Nantucket his...

Hidden in Plain Sight: Fortuitous Finds at Nantucket Looms

Discover the unexpected stories behind the rare pieces that surface at Nantucket Looms — items with history, character, and origins that reveal themselves only when you look a little closer.

Things Passed Down

As Mother’s Day draws near, we asked a few members of the Looms' family to share the pieces they’ve received from their mothers—and the ones they’re already saving for their daughters.

Lightship Baskets: A Nautical Legacy

Discover how Nantucket’s iconic lightship baskets evolved from maritime necessity to cherished island heirlooms — and meet the artisans keeping this storied craft alive.

4 Best Blankets for Winter

Learn about what sets our winter blankets apart, from the fibers that create exceptional warmth to the designs that bring comfort and ease to colder days

For the Love of the Craft

By Lindsay Freter Lindsay is the digital marketing director at Nantucket Looms and island resident since 2015. February 12, 2026   All images by Matt Kisiday. What our Weavers Love ...

Before the Bell Tolls Ten: An Unseen Tradition at Nantucket Looms

There's a heartfelt tradition that's been taking place at Nantucket Looms for the past 57 years—one that few people outside our walls ever see, yet one that has come to define how we work with the...