The Harrisville Rug Loom

designed with Peter Collingwood

How did we build the
World’s Best Rug Loom?

We started by asking the
world’s best known rug weaver.

If you have met Peter, you know first-hand how clever he is. If you have not had this pleasure, we want you to know that the things he has done to his own looms to make them better are truly fascinating. We have incorporated all of these ideas into our rug loom. The result is a loom that is great for weaving lighter fabrics and beyond comparison for rug weaving.

The Harrisville Rug Loom is made of the beautiful hardwoods, Honduran Mahogany and New England Rock Maple. Heavily constructed with firm, bolted joints, it has reinforced beams with permanently fixed gears.

In an article written by Tom Knisley for Weaver’s Magazine, he writes,
“Heavy timbers are bolted together to form the loom; I repeat-heavy timbers. The loom is by no means a “kit”. . . It’s not only beautiful, it is also a wonderful loom to weave on.”

Rug Loom Video
Buying the right rug loom is one of the most important decisions you will make. Our Rug Loom video will tell you more about this wonderful loom - it's construction, use, and the optional Shaft- Switching Device.

You can borrow one for FREE. Just call us at 1-800-338-9415.

Special Features of the Rug Loom Standard with Every Loom!

Warp Extender/Tension Equalizer	The Warp Extender/Tension Equalizer is an innovative mechanism that Peter Collingwood developed to solve the problem of maintaining equal warp tension throughout an entire rug. With this device, you unroll enough warp for a rug or piece of fabric up to 8' long, then tie onto the cloth beam apron, tensioning the warp ends as necessary. During weaving you advance the warp not by releasing the warp beam, but by simply lowering the Warp Extender/Tension Equalizer, thereby avoiding the risk of introducing unevenly tensioned ends from the beam. The result is tension that is maintained perfectly throughout the entire rug or project. If you require more than 8' of warp per project, we can provide extension posts and parts as a custom feature with your loom to allow for a longer extension of the warp. The action is Countermarch, giving a large shed and smooth, easy treadling. Unlike other looms, the lifting cables do not pass through the warp, so any possible interference is eliminated.
Overhead Beater	A heavily weighted Overhead Beater swings almost effortlessly to make even the most demanding rug easier to weave. Weights are placed discreetly and conveniently at the bottom of the beater and can be removed for the weaving of fabric. The beater can be set so that at rest it hangs either vertically or angled back toward the castle. The height and position of the beater are also easily adjusted in order to maximize the weaving area. Our innovative Tie-Up System uses heavy-duty “ball chains” that eliminate frustrating knots and cords. The result is one of the fastest, most effective countermarch tie-up systems available. Changes and adjustments can be made easily and in seconds.
Bronze Worm Gear	Our Built-In Bench is completely adjustable in height and for closeness to your weaving and comfort. A heavy duty Canvas Apron is attached to the cloth beam and the clever dust apron will protect your rug or fabric as you weave. Treadle Gates keep treadles in place so even though they are long for better leverage, they are always where they should be. A beautiful Bronze Worm Gear advances the cloth beam and gives infinite adjustment and very high tension.