Brahms Mount purchased 4 additional Crompton and Knowles W3 looms to increase the collection of antique shuttle looms to 8 [...]
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The spirit of Maine textile manufacturing is alive and well and living in Hallowell. Claudia Brahms and Noel Mount, owners of Brahms Mount Textiles, are the embodiment of that spirit. [...] Every blanket is inspected by multiple eyes and hands. This is not an automated process. One of the beautiful aspects of Brahms Mount product is that all ‘things’ are not the same as every step of the inspection process is done by a human. [...] As Design Director, Jane will oversee Brahms Mount design direction and continue to work with Claudia Brahms, founder and designer, who remains with the company as a consultant and designer. [...] Brahms Mount runs with the yarn after receipt from the dye house and spinner. While not totally vertically integrated, we originate design as well as weave on our looms all products from the fiber spool forward in Maine and have done so since 1982. [...] Earlier this year, we were featured by the Maine Office of Tourism as Maine designers. In it, Claudia Brahms – a founder and lead designer – and David Kaufman – owner – share their love of living and working in Maine. Claudia shares some of her inspiration, including Maine’s wildlife, nature, and vegetation; as well [...] Name: John C. Smith Position: Master Weaver Working Since: 1998 Off Hours: Playing guitar, spending time with family, watching movies, and playing with three-year-old son Bodhi Quote: “Light Sabers are way better than Tasers.” One of the coolest coworkers I’ve ever worked with is Brahms Mount’s master weaver John Smith (the dreaded John Smith!). [...] Our crew is an amazing collection of creative, quirky, and downright lovable people. I will be able to showcase every one of my coworkers in due time, but let’s start appropriately at the beginning, in Claudia Brahms’ head. Claudia Brahms Name: Claudia Brahms Position: Co-founder, Creative Designer Working Since: the very beginning! Off Hours: [...] |
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