All about making
Hand weaving has been at the centre of my work for many years. I enjoy the process and love creating fabrics with interesting patterns or textures but that also feel great to wear.
I have been a hand weaver for over twenty years, working in my studio on a 24 shaft dobby loom. I love the fact that this type of loom was first developed in the early 1800's, yet I am able to use it to weave contemporary fabrics. I design using anything from fine silk, linen and merino for my collections of scarves, to wire, nylon and horsehair for more experimental work.
Individual
In this short film made by R&A Collaborations we show the whole process from making a warp and the various stages of setting up a loom through to weaving. The piece I was weaving at the time was one of a set of scarves from my 'Helix' range in silk, linen and merino.
Scarf Collections
Handwoven Collection
My hand woven collection is called Individuals.
Mill Woven
In recent years to compliment my handwoven scarves I also have a range of scarves woven in collaboration with a small mill in the west of Wales. These are woven in small batches and a range of colourways.
This collection I have called Editions.
What people say
"A wonderful use of colour and texture and drape" Caitriana
"Beautiful and functional" Francoise