Pixel art illustration of a loom block with woven threads on the top

Minecraft Java Item ID

Loom ID

Loom is a utility block for banner pattern crafting. It is crafted from 2 planks and 2 string and simplifies the banner customization process.

Partial data

Namespaced item ID minecraft:loom

Loom Item Facts

CategoryMiscellaneous

Maximum stackNot yet verified

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Loom

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:loom 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:loom 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:loom 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Loom

Crafting Recipe

String	String
Cherry Planks	Cherry Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Loom.

String	String
Bamboo Planks	Bamboo Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Loom.

String	String
Mangrove Planks	Mangrove Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Loom.

Loom has 12 crafting recipes in the source data; the first 3 are shown.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Loom instantly.

Loom in Minecraft: Banner Patterns Without the Recipe Grind

Quick answer: Use minecraft:loom in Java Edition commands. Craft a loom from two string and two planks; it applies dyes and pattern items to banners through a simple interface, using only one dye per layer, and it employs shepherds.

Banner design the easy way

Put a banner in the first slot, a dye in the second, and optionally a banner pattern item in the third, then pick from the preview list. Each layer costs exactly one dye, and the loom shows the result before you commit, unlike the old shapeless crafting recipes.

Banner patterns such as the creeper charge, skull charge, flower charge, globe, snout, and the flow and guster patterns are found as loot or traded, and each unlocks its signature design in the loom list.

Crafting: 2 string + 2 wooden planks.
One dye per pattern layer, with live preview.
Pattern items unlock rare designs like the creeper charge.

Beyond banners

Finished banners decorate walls and shields: combine a banner with a shield in the crafting grid to carry your design into combat, and copy a finished banner by crafting it with a blank banner of the same base color.

As a job site block the loom creates shepherd villagers, who trade wool and dyes and sell every wool color, carpets, beds, and paintings, which is handy for bulk building materials.

Loom Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:loom 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:loom 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:loom 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:loom

Loom FAQ

What is the item ID for Loom?

The item ID for Loom is minecraft:loom. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Loom in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:loom 1 to give the nearest player one Loom. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How do you craft Loom?

Loom is crafted on a crafting table with 2 strings and 2 cherry planks, which yields 1 Loom.

How do you use a loom in Minecraft?

Place a banner in the left slot and a dye in the middle slot, choose a pattern from the list, and take the result. An optional banner pattern item in the third slot unlocks special designs, and each application uses one dye.

How do you get banner patterns?

Some patterns are crafted from an item plus paper, such as the creeper charge from a creeper head, the skull charge from a wither skeleton skull, and the flower charge from an oxeye daisy. Others are loot or trades: the snout pattern from bastion chests, the globe from cartographers, and the flow and guster patterns from trial chamber vaults.

Can you copy a banner design?

Yes. Craft the finished banner together with a blank banner of the same base color to duplicate it, preserving all layers. This works for shield-ready banners and is the cheapest way to mass-produce a flag.