Ashford

In 1934 Walter Ashford founded Ashford Handicrafts Ltd, a company that has become a world leader in the manufacture of quality spinning wheels, weaving looms and textile equipment.
Today we, together with our loyal team, have produced over 900,000 wheels and looms.
We use the finest Beech hardwood, sourced from sustainably managed forests with Forest Stewardship Council approval.
Our wheels, looms and carders are the result of more than 80 years’ experience, customer feedback, research and development. The products are available in natural wood or finished with eco-friendly water-based lacquer. They are designed to be simple, easy to assemble and finish and fun to use.
At our Woollen mill in Milton, New Zealand, we source and process high quality fleeces and fibers.
Experience the joy and pleasure of creating your own unique yarns, fabric, garments, and homeware using our wheels, carders, looms, fibers and yarns. Relax knowing your crafts are sustainable, renewable and environmentally friendly.
We invite you to join our family of textile artists around the world.

Elizabeth, Richard and James Ashford and David Lester