Made for the art of tapestry weaving

Handcrafted looms built to support every thread.

Dovetail Looms creates sturdy Navajo-style and tapestry looms for beginning and experienced weavers. Each design balances dependable tension, comfortable use, and the warm character of solid wood.

Explore Our Looms How They Are Made

Solid maple construction Portable and vertical designs Made in Colorado

Dovetail Vertical LoomSolid maple with thoughtful tensioning

BUILT
BY HAND

Stable FramesDesigned for consistent warp tension

Solid MapleDurable hardwood with a natural finish

Weaver FocusedPractical features and comfortable use

Ready to AssembleCompact shipping with complete hardware

Our weaving looms

A frame for every stage of the craft.

From compact learning looms to full-size vertical frames, Dovetail Looms are designed to make warping, tensioning, and weaving feel straightforward. The collection supports study, studio practice, and larger tapestry work.

Dovetail Student Loom

A sturdy, portable loom with a folding easel-style stand. Its approachable scale makes it a practical choice for workshops, classes, and first tapestry projects.

Portable formatBeginner friendly

Standard Navajo-Style Loom

A versatile vertical frame built for medium-size weavings. Threaded tensioning components help provide accurate adjustment throughout the weaving process.

Studio scaleReliable tension

Tall Navajo-Style Loom

Made for longer tapestry formats while preserving the same stable footprint, hardwood construction, and user-friendly tensioning found across the Dovetail range.

Large formatVertical frame

Purposeful craftsmanship

Built as a tool, finished like a piece of furniture.

Each Dovetail Loom begins with straightforward woodworking principles: strong joinery, carefully aligned parts, and materials selected for long service. The result is a loom that feels stable in use and looks at home in a studio or living space.

Selected hardwood

Solid maple creates a rigid frame with a smooth, tactile surface and timeless appearance.

Thoughtful tensioning

Simple mechanical details make adjustments accessible while helping the warp remain consistent.

Practical assembly

Components are prepared for efficient shipping and straightforward setup in the weaver's space.

Dovetail Woodworks

Supporting a living weaving tradition.

Dovetail Looms was established around a simple idea: thoughtfully made tools can deepen a weaver's appreciation of tapestry. By concentrating on useful proportions, stable construction, and uncomplicated controls, the looms remain welcoming to new makers without limiting advanced work.

The designs reflect the practical needs of Navajo-style and tapestry weaving while respecting the importance of learning from experienced weavers, teachers, and the wider fiber-arts community.

“A dependable loom should fade into the background, allowing the weaver's hands, rhythm, and design to come forward.”

3Core loom formats for learning, studio work, and larger tapestries.

MapleThe primary hardwood chosen for strength, stability, and warmth.

USADesigned and crafted by Dovetail Woodworks in Colorado.

1 GoalMake tapestry weaving more comfortable, dependable, and rewarding.

Choosing a loom

Start with the size of the work you want to create.

A student loom is ideal for learning and smaller pieces. Standard and tall vertical frames offer more weaving area, stronger tensioning systems, and room to develop ambitious tapestry projects.

1Choose your preferred weaving width and length.

2Consider whether portability or studio stability matters most.

3Match the tensioning style to your experience and projects.

Find Dovetail Looms

Connect with a weaving supplier.

Dovetail looms and accessories are available through specialist fiber-arts distributors. Contact a trusted weaving retailer for current availability, specifications, and delivery details.

Contact Dovetail Looms