Loop of the Loom

Specialties

Relax… this is Zen weaving. After you take a minute lesson of a SAORI loom, you can make an artistic tapestry only in a few hours!

SAORI weaving is dedicated to self-​discovery by finding one’s true identity as a creative individual. You can choose any yarns from our selection of 500 colors and textures. It’s easy and meditative weaving… with no mistake. We use many recyclable materials with «no-​waste» concept.

Loop of the Loom, is located on the Upper East Side, offers adult classes, after-​school kids classes, mini camps, sewing, felting, sustainable eco dyeing, spinning workshops to individuals and groups interested self-​discovery, healing and having fun through weaving.

History

Established in 2005.

Since Loop of the Loom was launched as the second SAORI weaving studio in the US, SAORI has also been introduced to conventional weavers, various artists, local community, and many people from other countries. Loop of the Loom also brought the SAORI weaving to many institutions including schools, museums, hospitals and rehabilitation centers for people with disabilities.

Meet the Business Owner

Yukako S.

Business Owner

Yukako, a certified instructor of SAORI weaving and the founder of Loop of the Loom was not a craft person nor an artisan. She was looking for something to create her own style by using colors and touching with hands, after she worked as a graphic designer for 15 years in Japan and New York.

In 2001 Yukako became a SAORI instructor and decided to open a weaving studio, Loop of the Loom where everyone can express own style in weaving.

She had many workshops and lectures in the US and West Africa as well as coaching apprentices.