Weberei Hamburg

What Weberei Hamburg does

Weberei Hamburg (legal entity: WEBEREI HAMBURG & Flying8 GbR) is a Hamburg-based craft-education micro-business operating proprietary hand-weaving loom designs, multi-format courses, and an international academy program. The company was founded by Andreas Möller, who designed two purpose-built looms: the Flying8, used in 6-day intensive masterclasses, and the TMB-50, a portable loom used in 3-day KKIPS courses and public mobile demonstrations at museums, fairs, and schools for participants aged 4 to 93. A flagship output is the Fadenkartograph (Thread Cartographer), an interactive weaving installation built for Weltstudio at Berlin's Humboldtforum in 2020 that has facilitated first-time weaving experiences for thousands of visitors.

The business generates revenue across four streams: professional services (Flying8 masterclasses, KKIPS courses, premium trial weaving sessions, and individually bookable group courses); hardware sales of Flying8 and TMB-50 looms with consultation; retail sales of handcrafted textiles including a reseller line of Ethiopian towels sourced from partner Esmael Jemal ('From the Hands of Ethiopia'); and contract-funded international academy programs delivered on-location in 12+ countries through partnerships with GIZ, Wunschträume e.V., and other development organizations. Pricing is in euros with public product prices (€29 hand towel, €59 bath towel) while course fees are quoted on inquiry, suggesting premium, small-group positioning.

The company is structured as a GbR civil-law partnership with no external funding, no parent company, and approximately 6 employees. Operations run from two physical locations: the Werkstattgalerie workshop-gallery at Bernstorffstraße 164 in Hamburg (open by appointment, functions as showroom and event space), and the Kurswerkstatt at Gut Müssen in Schleswig-Holstein, a converted grain storehouse that hosts immersive multi-day courses. Marketing runs through a YouTube channel, Instagram (Flying8 Weaving), Facebook, an email newsletter, and earned media including NDR television coverage. The company maintains no app, no public API, and operates on a Wix-hosted website without disclosed software technology stack beyond the physical loom IP.

Name

Weberei Hamburg

Legal name

WEBEREI HAMBURG & Flying8 GbR

Website

https://moeller-hamburg.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Weberei Hamburg is a founder-led craft-education micro-business that designs proprietary weaving looms (Flying8, TMB-50), teaches multi-day masterclasses in Hamburg and Gut Müssen, sells handcrafted textiles, and delivers international weaving academy programs through GIZ and NGO partnerships across 12+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Weaving Education & Craft Workshops

NAICS

Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Textile & Fiber Arts Classes (Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery, Dyeing) (THAJAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Weaving & Loom Supplies Retail (CRALADAL), Fashion & Textile Arts (Sewing, Patternmaking, Knitting, Crochet) (EDAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Weaving courses
• Weaving looms
• Handwoven textiles
• Weaving education
• Textile crafts

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Weaving Courses and Masterclasses: Revenue from teaching weaving through Flying8 masterclasses (6-day programs), KKIPS courses (3-day programs), premium trial weaving sessions, and individually bookable group courses. Courses held in Hamburg workshop and Gut Müssen location.
2. Textile Product Sales: Sale of handcrafted textiles including scarves, blankets, wall hangings, and towels. Products sourced from Hamburg workshop and Ethiopian partner 'From the Hands of Ethiopia'. Includes bath towels (59€) and hand towels (29€).
3. Loom Sales: Sale of proprietary weaving looms (Flying8 and TMB-50) to individuals, institutions, and organizations. Accompanied by consultation services for setup and training.
4. International Academy Programs: Multi-week programs involving loom construction and weaving training delivered internationally through GIZ and NGO partnerships in developing countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Weberei Hamburg operates a weaving studio and academy that teaches hand weaving through multi-day courses (Flying8 Masterclasses, KKIPS courses, Premium-Schnupperweben trial sessions) at its Hamburg workshop gallery and rural Gut Müssen course location. The business also designs, manufactures, and sells its proprietary Flying8 and TMB-50 weaving looms, and retails handcrafted textiles including Ethiopian towels sourced from partner Esmael Jemal under the "From the Hands of Ethiopia" label.

Product overview

Weberei Hamburg is a craft-based weaving studio and education business offering a portfolio of specialized products and services centered around hand weaving. The core offering consists of two distinct loom systems: the Flying8 (with 6-day Masterclasses) and the TMB-50 (with 3-day KKIPS courses). These are complemented by premium trial weaving experiences, an international weaving academy program delivered in collaboration with development organizations, and handwoven textile products including towels from an Ethiopian partner label. The company also created the Fadenkartograph, an interactive weaving installation for the Humboldtforum. All offerings are available in both German and English.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flying8: A loom design developed by Andreas Möller, offered as webstühle (weaving looms) and featured in masterclasses and courses.
• TMB-50
• KKIPS
• Fadenkartograph

Products and services

• Flying8 Loom System

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weltstudio HumboldtForum, BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Created the Thread Cartographer interactive installation for the Weltstudio at Humboldtforum in 2020. This flagship installation has provided first weaving experiences to thousands of visitors and serves as a major visibility anchor for the brand.
• GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple international weaving projects including multi-week programs with loom construction and weaving training in developing countries. Programs delivered in Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal, Burkina Faso, India, Peru, and other countries.
• Museum Tuch und Technik, NeumünsterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts public weaving events and partners on the young talent promotion program. The museum provides one-day visits as part of the talent development stipend program.
• Wunschtäume e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization partnered with for international weaving programs and projects.
• From the Hands of Ethiopia (Esmael Jemal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEthiopian weaving partner and former student. Esmael Jemal produces handcrafted bath and hand towels (100% cotton) sold through Weberei Hamburg. Products priced at 59€ (bath towel) and 29€ (hand towel). Business relationship spans fair trade principles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toika: Finnish weaving loom manufacturer known for high-quality workshop and educational looms. Comparable as a Northern-European specialty loom maker with an educator/fiber-artist customer base.
• Ashford Handicrafts: New Zealand-based manufacturer of hand-weaving looms, spinning wheels and weaving accessories with strong educational content (videos, project books) and direct-to-consumer sales. Most directly comparable as a loom-plus-education business serving the same hobbyist and institutional craft market as Weberei Hamburg.
• Leclerc Looms: Canadian weaving loom manufacturer with a wide product range from hobby to production looms. Closely comparable to Weberei Hamburg's Flying8/TMB-50 positioning as a designer and seller of proprietary weaving hardware to educational and craft customers.
• The London Loom: UK-based weaving studio offering multi-week weaving courses, workshops and retail textile products from a dedicated studio. Comparable to Weberei Hamburg's Hamburg/Gut Müssen workshop model — a small physical weaving school combining instruction, retail and branded textile output.
• Glimakra: Swedish manufacturer of weaving looms and equipment with an integrated weaving school and educational programs. Comparable to Weberei Hamburg in combining proprietary loom manufacturing with hands-on weaving education, and is a Nordic peer with similar international scope.
• Schacht Spindle Company: US loom and weaving equipment manufacturer offering a full loom line plus supporting educational materials and project support. Comparable as a specialist loom maker serving serious hobbyists and weaving schools with proprietary hardware design.

Broad incumbents

• BERNINA International: Swiss sewing and textile-machine incumbent with extensive craft-education programs, content library and global dealer network. Comparable as a broader textile-arts hardware-and-education player, though focused on sewing rather than weaving.
• AVL Looms: US-based manufacturer of higher-end and semi-industrial weaving equipment, including dobby and computer-controlled looms. Overlaps with Weberei Hamburg's loom-making activity but serves a more industrial/academic segment rather than the consumer craft niche.
• Domestika: Online craft and creative-education platform offering video courses across weaving, textile arts and many other disciplines. Comparable as a textile-arts education channel and potential competitive substitute for Weberei Hamburg's in-person masterclasses, particularly for international learners.

Emerging players

• Mirrix Looms: US-based boutique manufacturer of tapestry and bead looms with a strong online community and instructional content. Comparable to Weberei Hamburg's TMB-50 as a smaller-scale loom maker targeting craft hobbyists with bundled learning content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClIIeKEhcAC1VkB5QyvQ_iQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/andreas.moller.9809
• Instagraminstagram.com/flying8weaving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weberei-hamburg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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