These looms, imported from Japan, have only two pedals, making them easy for anyone to use. Loom attachments are available that enable people with various disabilities to weave. Another special feature of the loom is that one person's work may be removed while still in progress, and another person's put in its place. This allows several people to take turns using the same loom to continue works in progress. A bobbin winder is conveniently attached to the loom itself (see photo at left), making it unnecessary to shift position in order to wind new bobbins as one weaves.

Our 2012 Price List is coordinated with the SAORI no Mori ("SAORI Forest") factory's Complete Catalogue in English of SAORI looms and accessories, which includes photos and product descriptions. This is the factory where the looms are designed and made; it is also a teaching studio.

Our lower-than-average imported SAORI loom prices are based on the cost of large orders to Japan that we place at least once a year. Prices for special orders will be significantly higher, so it's best to reserve your loom in advance of our next group order - see info on our next order below. Exception: Piccolo Series looms (see below & photo at left) can be ordered at any time at the list price; however, extra shipping costs may apply to such special orders.

As of 2-1-12, we have not yet decided on a due date for deposits for our first 2012 loom order. We are likely to place an order in April or May 2012. Watch this page and our HOME page for updates.

Reminder: we only ship within the USA.

Accessories can be ordered at any time.

Popular "SAORI 60 Series" Models include:

SAORI SX60: portable and foldable for transport and storage. We often use it for events away from the studio. It has a partially metal frame (tan color).

SAORI 60 (pictured left) with all-wood frame.

SAORI SX60-H: SX60 with longer metal pipes for a taller person (e.g., over 6ft.)

[Note: The above models also come in versions with 4 harnesses and 6 treadles.]

SAORI 60-A2: wheelchair-accessible and height-adjustable

Piccolo loom (see photo & link at left).

NEW! SAORI WX60: foldable and with an all-wood frame (Photo will be up soon!)