Warp & Weft Blog

The beginning of every season on Nantucket brings change - new restaurants, new shops, and new homes. This is why revisiting the places that are sentimental and nostalgic to us is so important. There is no place more cherished to the Looms family than 40 Madequecham, otherwise known as “The Shack” - a former bathing house built in the late 1900's. For 30 years, “The Shack” belonged to Nantucket...

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There is no doubt that the list of what we love about this island is endless, from the beautiful landscapes to the world class restaurants, from the rich history to the eclectic shops, Nantucket is truly a unique place. We asked our staff to narrow the list down to 14 of their absolute favorite things about Nantucket. Read their answers below. (Photo by Barbara Clarke Photography) 1. The Unspoiled Beaches "I love...

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Since 1968, Nantucket Looms has been proud to represent our local craftspeople. We carry the works of over seventy different artisans, including painters, potters, basket weavers, jewelry makers and wood carvers. To honor those whose unique creations reflect the natural beauty and history of our beloved island, we will highlight an artist on our website every month. This month, meet Dale Rutherford. For fifteen years, Dale Rutherford’s Nantucket Lightship...

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