John Boyd Textiles

John Boyd Textiles Woven by John Boyd Textiles since 1837 in Somerset, our horsehair fabrics are used mainly for upholstery, wallcoverings, screens, lampshades and speakers.

First established in Castle Cary in 1837, John Boyd Textiles is proud to maintain the tradition of horsehair weaving. Horsehair fabrics are woven with the finest and best quality tail hair from live horses and cotton or silk warps using the original looms and techniques from 1870. Horsehair fabric was originally used by famous furniture designers such as Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Lutyens, and Renn

ie Mackintosh, and are ideally suited to most forms of upholstered furniture; antique, classical, and contemporary. To this day, horsehair fabrics are widely recognized for their unequalled lustre, durability, care properties, and value. Horsehair fabrics have been used with many prestigious projects throughout the world. John Boyd Textiles is now one of the last companies in the world still weaving hair cloth. Although the historical traditional fabrics are still woven today, contemporary designers also appreciate the unique qualities of horsehair fabrics. Many new designs and colours have been added to the collection in recent years.

Fascinating day at Museum of the Home in Hoxton with a set of set of dining chairs covered in our black sateen horsehai...
28/05/2026

Fascinating day at Museum of the Home in Hoxton with a set of set of dining chairs covered in our black sateen horsehair fabric and also an original chair in the Almshouse

Delighted to be taking part in Taste of Design roadshows starting soon in May
29/04/2026

Delighted to be taking part in Taste of Design roadshows starting soon in May

.design Meet John Boyd Textiles, one of the UK’s most distinctive heritage textile brands, exhibiting at this year’s Tas...
14/04/2026

.design Meet John Boyd Textiles, one of the UK’s most distinctive heritage textile brands, exhibiting at this year’s Taste of Design roadshow.

Renowned for their exceptional horsehair fabrics, John Boyd Textiles has been crafting this rare and specialist material since 1837. Woven using traditional techniques, their fabrics are celebrated for their strength, texture and timeless appeal in luxury interiors.

We’re delighted to have them joining us on the road this May. Visit our inspiring venues to explore their collections up close and meet the team behind the brand.

Register via the link in our bio.
HeritageDesign InteriorDesignUK Roadshow

Our colourful fun striped horsehair fabric developed from a collaboration with Kate and showcased at Decorex and Londo...
24/03/2026

Our colourful fun striped horsehair fabric developed from a collaboration with Kate and showcased at Decorex and London Design Week at Chelsea Harbour Design Center on drum stools and lampshades.


Great week at House Guests in the Design Avenue in Chelsea Harbour Design Center
12/03/2026

Great week at House Guests in the Design Avenue in Chelsea Harbour Design Center

09/03/2026
Great first day on our stand at of London Design WeekWe’re here until Friday so do come and see us and our new stripes c...
09/03/2026

Great first day on our stand at of London Design Week
We’re here until Friday so do come and see us and our new stripes collection with Oakley Moore and talk on Thursday morning

A beautiful cabinet needs a beautiful fabric! Cabinet 522 is one of Josef Frank’s cabinet masterpieces, designed betwee...
02/03/2026

A beautiful cabinet needs a beautiful fabric! Cabinet 522 is one of Josef Frank’s cabinet masterpieces, designed between 1934-1935. It is now presented in a new version upholstered in our black or white Noriker sateen horsehair.
The horsehair fabric is woven on our original looms, using techniques that date back to the 1870s.

Horsehair weaving assistant Location: SomersetJohn Boyd Textiles was established in Castle Cary in 1837 and still weaves...
11/02/2026

Horsehair weaving assistant

Location: Somerset

John Boyd Textiles was established in Castle Cary in 1837 and still weaves horsehair fabrics using the original looms from 1870. Their fabrics are woven to a very high quality standard and are exported around the world to high end designers, architects and furniture restorers. They are currently seeking a weaver/production assistant to join their team.

This is a varied role which will involve mainly weaving, dyeing and also other production roles such as warping, threading up looms, picking hair, sampling and dispatch. The ideal candidate will have a meticulous eye for detail and a willingness to learn. Full training will be given.

Please phone 01963 350451 to email your cv and covering letter

Beautiful room designed by with bench upholstered in our turquoise grey Paso horsehair fabric.Featured in the latest is...
03/02/2026

Beautiful room designed by with bench upholstered in our turquoise grey Paso horsehair fabric.

Featured in the latest issue of

Speaker cabinet with acoustic panels upholstered in our Noriker ivory sateen horsehair fabric panels
23/01/2026

Speaker cabinet with acoustic panels upholstered in our Noriker ivory sateen horsehair fabric
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Castle Cary
BA77DY

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

01963 350451

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