New England Style Weaver

New England style weaver of designer home decor who apprenticed in the South of France at the age of 23, Robin Goss has since worked for several prestigious designers. Over her lifetime as an independent artist, she has achieved high recognition for a distinct style that has found a following in New England circles. Weaving simplicity with the finest yarns of silk, linen, wool and alpaca has made her home decor designs very popular. It’s not uncommon to find her designs draped across beds and chaise lounge chaies in many old New England beach front estates. Lauded as one of the finest weavers in the Hudson Valley, her handwoven pillows, throws and rugs adorn the homes throughout the US, Nantucket, New York and abroad.

Working in a barn studio in the county of Ulster, her European wood loom is a weavers’ envy. For centuries, the finest quality home decor are hand-woven in the same meticulous way. Each thread is manipulated by hand as she measures lengths and feels for tensile and subtle nuances. Her repertoire begins with acquiring yarns that she hand-picks from area sheep and alpaca farms. Robin is a regular at the Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York where she is known for her discerning taste. It’s at gatherings like this that she can determine her yarn purchases for the year. Like most any other type of farming, New England wool growers are at the mercy of weather and environmental conditions. The health of a sheep farmer’s flock reflects in their shiny, thick coat. Robin has an astute ability to judge yarn quality, acquiring only the finest. Beginning with high quality, environmentally sustainable yarn is what makes Robin’s handwoven pillows, throws, rugs authentic designer home decor.