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SAORI WEAVING CATALOGUE - January 2012 Pricing
SAORI WEAVING LOOMS
SAORI WEAVING BOOKS
SAORI WEAVING EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
YARNS
 
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SAORI WEAVING LOOMS
The SAORI looms are unique in many ways. One of the most notable features is the ability to change projects at any time - no need to finish one project before replacing one 'inside set' with another.
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The SAORI SX60 is the most popular loom. This loom folds for storage or transportation, yet is sturdy when in use. The built in bobbin winder and many other features of this unique loom make it a pleasure to weave with.
Features:
- High-quality birch wood and tan metal frame.
- Folds easily for transport and storage
- Built-in bobbin winder and shelf
- The warp control pedal lets you advance the warp while remaining seated.
- Wire heddles have larger holes to make threading easier.
- A ready-made warp is set up on the loom so that you can start weaving after 15 minutes assembly.
Loom dimensions:
- Width: 73cm (28")
- Depth: 70cm (27") / 23cm (9") when folded
- Height: 99cm (39") / 108cm (42") when folded
- Weight: 14.7kg (32.4lb)
- Weaving Width: 60cm (23")
Included Accessories:
- 1 reed (5 dents/cm=12 dents/inch)
- 2 harnesses (incl. 400 wire heddles)
- 1 boat shuttle (medium size)
- 15 bobbins
- 1 bobbin winder (built-in)
- 1 warp control pedal (built-in)
- 1 reed hook
- 1 heddle hook
- 2 tying rod with cords
- 150 ready-made warp threads (150 threads x 6m/6.5yds)
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Price: $1525
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SAORI SX60H - same as SX60 but 2 inches taller
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Price $1600 |
SAORI S60 - non-folding loom, hand operated brake |
Price $1750
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SAORI S60-A2 - non-folding, height-adjustable, wheelchair accessible loom |
Price $1850
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SAORI Piccolo Loom - this metal frame loom is foldable and very portable. It adjusts to two heights - one is suitable for children as young as 3 years old, the higher setting is only one inch shorter than the SX-60 loom.
Comes in 3 models - Piccolo Model "C" shown - complete with shelf and bobbin winder.
showing the two heights for weaving
Loom dimensions:
- Width: 55cm (21.6")
- Depth: 56cm (22") / 74cm (29") when raised / 15cm (5.9") when folded
- Height: 81.5cm (32") / 91.5cm (36") when raised
- Weight: 6.95kg (15.32lb)
- Weaving Width: 40cm (15.8")
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$1050
as shown
other models available
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SAORI WEAVING BOOKS
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Self Discovery Through Free Weaving
By Misao Jo & Kenzo Jo
SAORI Weaving - including its philosophy, weaving and warping techniques, and patterns for making SAORI clothes. |
$40
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Shitate-No-Hon - Japanese pattern book
By SAORI Leaders' Committee
This book is all in Japanese, but the diagrams, measurements and illustrations are easy to follow even if you cannot read the directions. |
$40
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Saori Photo Report 2004
A photo book of SAORI clothing and artwork from exhibitions in Japan and overseas. |
$40
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Kyomo Jiyuni Oru (Japanese only) - NEW
Edited by Tatsuya Jo
A new book about SAORI Weaving edited by Tatsuya Jo, one of the grandchildren of the founder, Misao Jo.
This book proposes a creative and relaxing lifestyle in which people enjoy SAORI Weaving in their daily life.
This book is written in Japanese, but it contains many beautiful photos, and visually explains basic techniques such as warping, threading, and weaving.
Tatsuya Jo is a son of Kenzo Jo, and he teaches SAORI Weaving at his own studio "Jota" in Tokyo, Japan.
The title means "I weave freely today, as always". |
$38
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SAORI WEAVING EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
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Boat Shuttles
- Small ($40)
- Medium ($50) - this is the shuttle that comes with the loom
- Medium lightweight ($55)
- Large ($70) |
Prices from $50
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Boat Shuttle with no spindle
Works well with bobbins without flanges - simple to use, good for children, people with special needs and everyone! |
$45
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Bobbins with Flanges
8 bobbins per package |
$10
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Bobbins
15 bobbins per package (yarn not included)
(these are also the ones that come with the looms) |
$10
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Extra Reeds
2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8.5, 10 dents/cm
5, 8, 10, 12, 17, 21, 25 dents/inch |
$105 each
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| Comb Reed
2 dents/cm
5 dents/inch
The top lifts off the reed so that you can move threads in the warp while weaving. With this tool you can get some very interesting effects in your weaving. |
$125
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Clipping Tying Rod with tubes
This rod clips the end of the warp threads so you do not have to tie them. This rod enables you to make an easy and speedy set-up of the warps or to cut off one weaving and start weaving again without retying. |
$20 each
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An Extra "Inside Set":
- 2 Heddle Frames
- Reed
- Paper Pipe
- 2 Tying Rods with Strings
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Total Cost: $365
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Cross Holder
This is a 'third hand' for holding the cross on your warp while threading. It really makes warping so much easier and let's you design as you go. |
Price $65
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Harness Cord Stoppers
These stoppers keep the harness cords in the right position, by preventing the cords from rewinding around the heddle roller.
You need 4 pieces for one 2-harnesses-loom. |
$10 per set of 4
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SAORI YARNS
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SAORI Yarns
- cotton
- wool
- silk
- organic cotton
- cashmere
and more |
Varied types from $15/cone
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Pre-wound Warps
Black cotton - from 50-300 threads and 6-30 metres
Black wool - from 50-300 threads and 6-30 metres
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Prices vary
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Limited Edition Pre-wound Warp
Colours, number of threads, length and materials vary by availability
Previous editions have included wool, silk, cotton and organic cotton
Please contact us for current availability |
$75 and up
(samples only)
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*Please note: Prices do not include HST (where applicable).
All prices are for pick-up on Salt Spring Island.
Shipping charges apply for other locations.
All photos courtesy of Sakaiseikisangyo Co. Ltd. (Saori No Mori) - Japan
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