Power loom

Edmund Cartwright invented the power loom in 1785. The power loom was a steam-powered, mechanically operated version of a regular loom. It was an invention that combined threads to make cloth.

Power loom invented by Edmund Cartwright. Image from Textile Mercury, a Manchester paper published by Marsden, in 1892.

HMY402A Rug from Harmony collection.

1752: Joseph Marie Jacquard is born in Lyon, France. The weaver and inventor would create the first programmable power loom, revolutionize the weaving industry and lay the foundation for modern data computation. Jacquard came from a family of silk weavers and went through a bankruptcy and the French Revolution before starting work on an automated, […]

Bloomsbury Market Shiflett Old World Map Brown Area Rug

Once a thriving hub of industry, the textile mill located in Tal-y-bont, near Aberystwyth, Wales now stands abandoned but still home to hundreds of colour coordinated yarns. The looms have stood unused for decades and the mill’s machinery is rusting away.

Power-loomed of polypropylene and polyester pile in Turkey, the Bianca Collection is constructed to withstand heavy foot traffic. From contemporary designs to traditional patterns, this highly durable collection offers an option for all design styles.

Emanates Old World charm, artfully crafted in warm stone and caramel tones. The perfect area rug for bringing an elegant, designer's touch to room décor.

CLV224A Rug from Classic Vintage collection.

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