Hayden Loom and Ainadamar Weaving present:

Navajo Style Looms, Tools, Instruction and Weavings
by Randall Hayden

37" x 25" Master Loom in Beech

Navajo Style Looms

Upright looms have been used for centuries to produce beautiful, tightly woven, weft faced fabrics. Designs can range from highly geometric to pictorial, and are limited only by the weaver's imagination. Typically associated with the Navajos, these looms can also be used to weave the twill and plaid designs favored by the Hopi, or even contemporary tapestry designs.

Randall's looms, unlike their traditional Navajo and Pueblo counterparts, are entirely free standing and the feet can be removed for easy storage. Randall's looms also incorporate pegs on the reverse side making a separate warping frame unnecessary.

Student Looms

Randall's Student Navajo Looms come in kit form, with only minimal assembly required. They are crafted from pine, finished with tung oil and stand 37" tall, 25" wide, and 16" deep. Included with each loom frame are tensioning rope, beams, and shed rods. All the weaver needs to supply are yarn for warp and weft, and a little imagination. The Student Navajo Loom can produce a finished weaving 22" long, and up to 16" wide. The Student Navajo Loom is at home on the floor, but can also be used as a table top loom.

Randall's complete Student Navajo Loom Kit

Price:  $150 (not including shipping)

Master Looms

While Randall's Student Navajo Looms will provide years of service, for the true fiber artist there are his Master Navajo Looms. Randall's Master Navajo Looms are made from selected hardwoods to the specifications of the weaver, and are available in sizes up to 72" tall and 48" wide. Please email him to discuss your specific needs and a quote.

Forks

Hardwood weaving forks are available in several widths and weights starting at $12.00. Please email Randall for availability.

Battens

Whether you are looking for a general purpose batten, or a fine finishing batten, Randall will be happy to fashion one to meet your needs. Prices range from 40¢ to 60¢ per inch.

Books

Navajo Weaving Way The Path from Fleece to Rug by Noël Bennet and Tiana Bighorse is one of the best contemporary texts for beginning students interested in learning and adapting the techniques of Navajo weaving. Weaving Way is also recognized as an excellent reference for experienced weavers as well.

Price:  $21.95

Randall demonstrating Navajo weaving at Fabulous Fiber Fest Santa Monica Civic Auditorium 2005
(photo by Mariko Gooden)

About Randall Hayden

Randall's interest in the Southwest was fostered as a child by his parents. After retiring from a career as an industrial designer he volunteered for many years as a docent at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian in Los Angeles. Since taking up spinning and weaving almost two decades ago, Randall has shared his enthusiasm for traditional textile technologies by lecturing and teaching. Randall is a past president of the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild.

Personal Instruction and Classes

Randall teaches individual and group classes in both spinning and weaving. Randall is also available for private in home instruction.

Spinning Wheel and Loom Repair

Have your spinning wheel or loom expertly repaired or refurbished by Randall Hayden. Regardless of whether it is simply a squeak that you can't quite identify, or your equipment needs major renovation, Randall can help. Missing a piece? Randall can custom craft many parts and assemblies for wheels and looms that are no longer in production.

Pricing starts at $85.00 for basic cleaning and adjustment of wheels; looms slightly higher. Complete refinishing is also available. Please call, or email to discuss your exact needs.

As an avid spinner, weaver and collector himself, Randall takes great pride and satisfaction in lovingly restoring wheels and looms to their original function and beauty. Randall can also fabricate custom and one of a kind spinning and weaving tools for the collector or discerning fiber artist.

Local pick up and delivery service is available in the greater Los Angeles area.

Contact Information

To place an order, arrange for a class or private lessons, or make an inquiry regarding a presentation for your group, email Randall at randall@haydenloom.com  or phone (310) 614-6497.