Louët Megado Dobby Loom – 16 or 32 Shafts, 5 Weaving Widths

The Louët Megado is the flagship dobby loom from Louët – a beautifully engineered, high-performance floor loom available with 16 or 32 shafts. Designed for weavers who demand precision, power, and comfort, the Megado is ideal for production weaving, complex structures, and those seeking the ultimate weaving experience.

This loom uses a dobby system (sold separately) to program shaft combinations based on the pattern, replacing the traditional treadle-tie-up method. The word “dobby” comes from “draw boy” – the weaver’s helper who used to pull cords to lift shafts. The Megado’s dobby mechanism eliminates the need for multiple treadles, providing greater flexibility and ease.

Key Features

• Floating breast beam – ensures even warp tension at all times
• Extra-large shed – comparable to a countermarch loom
• Effortless treadling – smooth and light, even with 32 shafts
• Built-in beater rack – for precise, consistent beating
• Adjustable treadle – ergonomic and customizable

Control Options

• Mechanical dobby (uses pegs according to your pattern), or
• Electronic dobby interface, compatible with:

• Fiberworks PCW, Patternland, Pixieloom, Weavemaker, Proweave, WeaveIt

Software not included. Requires a laptop or desktop (PC or Mac).

Available Versions

• Shafts: 16 or 32

• Weaving widths:

  • 40 cm (15 ¾")
  • 70 cm (27 ⅝")
  • 90 cm (35 ⅜")
  • 110 cm (43 ¼")
  • 130 cm (51 ¼")

Included with the loom

• Integrated shelf
• Beater with rack
• Stainless steel reed 40-10 (10 dpi)
• 900 to 1700 Texsolv heddles (390 mm), depending on model
• Lease sticks
• 16 warping sticks
• Assembly instructions and tools (in English)
• Warping instructions (in English)

Not included

• Mechanical dobby
• Electronic dobby interface

This loom ships directly from Louët in the Netherlands. Contact us for current lead times – typically fast.