Karoo Looms Weavery was established in 1983 in Prince Albert, a small rural town at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, in the Karoo region of South Africa.

The team underwent new Ownership and Management in 2010 when it was bought by John Southern and went under the management of Sophia Booley, who has built a solid foundation and reputation within the industry and continues to offer personalised service and a superior product.

As an all women team, we share the same vision and work together in developing and sustaining the craft of handweaving. But the weavery is about more …its about giving back to the women who have carried the weavery through the years, and those to come, giving them a sense of pride and not letting their efforts go unnoticed. Karoo Looms has a unique team of skilled women and we would like to preserve their skills and transfer their knowledge to future generations, giving others the opportunity to learn a skill and earn an income in a family like environment, where we encourage passion, honesty, hard work and most importantly a safe environment where they feel grateful to spend their days working towards a better future for the people of South Africa.