Online-Videokurs: Weben auf dem Gatterkamm für absolute Beginner
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🎥 New: Our first online video course! 🎥


Learn step by step how to weave on a rigid heddle loom, relaxed and with no prior experience.

From setting up the loom to your first row of fabric: all at your own pace, available anytime.

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Weberin beim Weben – kreatives Handwerk mit Webstuhl und Webrahmen

Renaissance of weaving

Weaving is becoming popular again throughout Europe. At the Berliner Webstühle we believe in the unique combination of craftsmanship , tradition and creativity . Our goal is to support weavers in developing their creative potential.

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do with the craft of weaving?

Weaving can be used to make a variety of things, including clothing, textiles, carpets, blankets, scarves, bags and many other handcrafted products. It is a traditional technique that serves both practical and aesthetic purposes and offers creative design possibilities. In recent years, weaving has been gaining popularity again in Germany.

How does weaving work and what types are there?

Weaving means interlacing two sets of threads: the warp threads running lengthwise and the weft thread running crosswise. This creates a fabric. The way the threads cross is called the weave structure. The three basic weaves are plain weave, twill and satin. They give rise to a wide variety of patterns and fabric structures.

Who invented weaving?

The origins of weaving go back a long way in history and are still not fully understood. What is certain, however, is that the oldest remains of woven textiles are around 30,000 years old and come from Georgia. In 1733, the English inventor John Kay revolutionized weaving with the invention of the flying shuttle. The shuttle could now be pulled from one side to the other using a cord and a driver, which significantly accelerated the weaving process. This groundbreaking innovation paved the way for further advances, and as early as 1785, Edmund Cartwright developed the first mechanical loom in England. These technological developments made weaving more efficient and enabled the mass production of textiles, making a significant contribution to the Industrial Revolution.

How much does a loom cost?

The cost of a loom can vary depending on the type, size, quality and function. Simple weaving frames for beginners are available from around 35 euros. Larger handlooms with advanced functions can cost several hundred to thousands of euros. Mechanical or electronic looms for advanced or industrial applications can cost up to several tens of thousands of euros. Take a look around our shop to get an idea of the prices.