In my teaching studio I have several looms. I often have more than one tapestry project going at a time. At the moment I have 4. Three on various sizes of Mirrix copper pipe looms, and my newest one is on the Arras.

As a teacher I wanted to try the Arras to help me decide if I could recommend this loom to students. The answer is a resounding yes.

The loom is beautiful, Not hard to put together - probably took me a total of 2 hours. I had to figure out which end was “up”. I like that the level of the bottom beam can be changed. This makes the warping process - in which you need to pass the warp thread underneath the loom - much easier. I will also enjoy it when I need to adjust the level of the weaving line while in process. This feature will buy me a couple of extra weaving inches before I will need to advance the warp again. The shedding device is sturdy and quiet. The size of the shed is roughly the same as the Mirrix. The warping process is also the same. The tension is adjustable, and stays consistent. The loom is very portable - doesn’t weigh too much, and the back legs fold up to make it more flat.

I also purchased the warp beam extension. I could have waited. The loom will already give me a decent length for the width.

The price is also comparable to the Mirrix Loom. I love Mirrix Looms! But I like this one too! If you are contemplating purchasing a tapestry loom - the biggest difference that I can see between the Arras and the Mirrix might be in wether you prefer the look of the copper pipe loom, or an all wood one. The craftmanship and quality of this loom certainly holds up to Schacht standards.

I would like to see Schacht make a larger one as well. I would make room in my studio if that were to come to pass.