Beading loom board

Portable Beading Loom R250

Extendable beading loom R350

Non extendable loom R180

Mini beading loom R100

(By Nelakahle Art & Craft Skills Development Academy)

Our handcrafted wooden Beading Loom is designed for artists, learners, and cultural craft enthusiasts who want to create intricate beadwork with precision and speed.

Built from durable timber and fitted with tight thread guides, the loom keeps your beadwork aligned, making it easier to weave complex geometric and traditional designs.

From modern Ndebele colour blocking to Zulu-inspired patterns and contemporary fashion pieces — the loom supports both cultural heritage and creative innovation.

Perfect for:
Craft students and hobbyists
Professional beadworkers
Fashion, accessories & regalia makers
Schools, workshops, and community training
More than just a tool, this loom opens a doorway to storytelling through beads. Each row becomes a pattern; each pattern becomes identity, memory, and culture made wearable.

Whether you’re weaving bracelets, belts, hat bands, chokers, or bead panels, the loom gives you freedom to experiment and perfect your tension, alignment, and consistency.

Features & Benefits
✔ Handcrafted wooden structure — sturdy & long-lasting
✔ Thread guide system for even weaving
✔ Compatible with seed beads & traditional bead sizes
✔ Allows precision for advanced patterns
✔ Used in Nelakahle Skills Academy training programs
✔ Ideal for both beginners & professionals

Cultural Meets Contemporary
Beading looms have been part of Southern African beadwork for generations. Today, they allow artisans to reimagine cultural motifs for today’s world — from heritage regalia to fashion accessories and souvenir crafts.

By using a loom, artists can honour tradition while expanding beading into global creative markets.

Made for Learning & Empowerment
This loom is the same tool used in Nelakahle’s accredited training programs, empowering community beadworkers to improve product quality, increase production capacity, and earn sustainable income through craft entrepreneurship.