Ashford
— Spinning Wheels, Looms, Accessories & Fiber
Ashford is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of spinning wheels, rigid heddle looms, table looms, floor looms, and fiber preparation equipment. Family-owned and operated since 1934, Ashford is one of the most widely used and longest-established brands in hand spinning and hand weaving, with equipment sold in over 50 countries.
Ashford equipment is designed to cover the full range of experience levels — from a first spinning wheel to a production-capable multi-shaft loom — and is known for solid construction, accessible pricing relative to comparable equipment, and a large ecosystem of compatible accessories and upgrade parts.
Product categories carried at The Woolery:
- Spinning wheels — from the entry-level Ashford Joy and Kiwi to the high-performance Jumbo and Country Spinner as well as the Traveller popular for it's versatility
- Rigid heddle looms — the Knitters Loom and Sampleit for portable and introductory weaving; the Rigid Heddle Loom in multiple widths for more versatile project range
- Table looms — the Ashford 8-shaft Table Loom for complex pattern weaving without a full floor loom footprint
- Floor looms — the Ashford 4-shaft and 8-shaft Jack Looms for serious production weaving and advanced pattern work
- Drum carders, hand cards & fiber preparation tools — for preparing raw fleece and fiber before spinning
- Accessories & replacement parts — bobbins, flyers, heddles, reeds, lazy kates, oil, and upgrade components
- Fiber — Ashford wool roving for spinning and felting
- Yarn — a selection of weaving yarns including the popular Ashford Caterpillar Cotton and Ashford Yoga yarn
About Ashford quality and customization:
Most Ashford spinning wheels and some looms are available unfinished (bare wood) or lacquered. Unfinished equipment can be stained or painted to match personal preference. Many wheels and looms accept optional upgrade accessories including additional bobbins, faster or slower whorls, different flyer assemblies, making them adaptable as a spinner's or weaver's skills develop.
The Woolery carries Ashford equipment, accessories, and parts. If you need help selecting a wheel or loom, or sourcing a specific replacement part, call us at 800-441-9665 or contact us.
