Sign reading “Beaufort Historic Site” in blue text on a white background.
Depicting 18th & 19th Century Coastal Carolina,
Established in 1713, Beaufort is the 3rd Oldest Town in North Carolina

The Warped Weavers

Keeping a Historic Craft Alive in Beaufort!

The Warped Weavers have been part of the Beaufort Historical Association since 1982, keeping the craft of hand weaving alive on the same barn looms that have been at the site for over two centuries.

Established in 1982 by Mary Dudley Price of Gloucester, North Carolina, the Warped Weavers are a volunteer group dedicated to perpetuating the art of hand weaving, particularly on the old barn looms donated to the BHA. New members learn by doing, and the group explores many aspects of the craft together. Activities include teaching weaving, demonstrating for BHA visitors and school groups, and serving as a resource on the care and reconstruction of looms. Several members are also hand spinners and share that knowledge with anyone interested in learning.

The Warped Weavers meet Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Their handwoven items are available for purchase at the Old Beaufort Shop, and special requests are welcome. Call 252.728.5225 for more information.

An elderly woman weaving a multicolored textile on a wooden loom.
Two women sitting at a table writing in notebooks, with copies of the book “The Key to Weaving” in the foreground.
A wooden floor loom with striped fabric being woven.
Multicolored rag rug partially rolled on a wooden bench, with a Warped Weavers tag attached.

Come See Them at Work

The Warped Weavers welcome visitors during their morning sessions on Monday and Wednesday at the Beaufort Historic Site,
whether you want to watch, learn, or pick up a handmade piece from the shop.

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