From intricate tapestries to expansive fabric installations, these textile designers push the boundaries of textile art with their impressive creations. Read on to discover who they are and reach out to us if you know other impressive artists and artisans!
Luiza Caldari
Luiza Caldari, a fashion designer from São Paulo, found her passion in tapestry as a way to communicate with the world. Her unique creations embrace purpose and intention, using simple and natural materials like wool to captivate the eyes of the beholder.
Vanessa Barragao
Vanessa Barragao, a Portuguese artist, showcases the importance of preserving handmade processes and upcycling through her textile art. Her studio specializes in using discarded materials to create stunning works, blending ancestral techniques with a passion for wool and sustainability.
Joana Schneider
Joana Schneider's installations and sculptural environments highlight sustainable contact with organic materials. With a focus on labor-intensive techniques and traditional net making, she combines embroidery, tapestry, and other textile crafts to create visually striking and sensorial experiences, like this one!
Alexandra Kehayoglou
Alexandra Kehayoglou, a visual artist from Buenos Aires, is known for her textile artworks that blend sculpture, installation, and craftsmanship. Working with surplus materials, she employs the handtuft technique to create unique pieces on vertical frames. Her artworks are inspired by native landscapes, preserving their memories and capturing their sublime beauty. Each artwork is meticulously woven by hand, reflecting an ancient family tradition while bringing new meaning to the art of weaving. Kehayoglou's craft serves as a symbolic voice against deforestation and environmental devastation, inviting viewers to reflect on our connection with the natural world.
Maxime Mouroux
Maxime Mouroux, a designer based in Brussels, blurs the lines between art and design with his tufted wool rugs. Each rug is designed like a painting, featuring various themes and collaborations. With a commitment to quality, Maxime works with French recycled wool to create unique and limited-edition rugs. His creations adorn both private interiors and public spaces, adding a touch of artistic beauty.
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Alex Rocca
Alex Rocca is a designer and textile artist known for his expertise in the tufting technique. With participation in prestigious fairs and recognition in design awards, his work demonstrates mastery and innovation in the world of textiles.
Jules Vissers
Jules Vissers, a Dutch artist based in Florence, creates stunning hand-tufted tapestries in her studio, Taftique. Using high-quality Italian yarns, she combines old traditions with modern artistry. Her artworks pay tribute to nature, using natural and recycled fibers. Jules' works have been exhibited in prestigious events like Milan Design Week and Florence Biennale, showcasing her expertise in tufting and embroidery techniques. Spoiler: she will be present at Artigianato e Palazzo 15-17 September 2023.
Sarah Neubert
Sarah Neubert, a fiber artist based in Northern Colorado, weaves intricate pieces that explore the complexities of human experience and the rhythms of the natural world. Her handwoven creations bring warmth and equivalence to private and public spaces. Sarah is known for her expertise in visible mending through weaving and recently collaborated with TA-DAAN on a sofa mending tutorial, showcasing her skill in transforming imperfections into beautifully repaired pieces.
Manon Luaisil
Manon Luaisil, a French artist hailing from Brittany, finds inspiration in nature for her tufted creations. With a background in graphic design and fashion, she discovered the artisanal technique of tufting in La Rochelle. Her rugs are influenced by the natural beauty of Chanrentaise and the waves of Ile de Ré. Combining retro-futurism with her love for textiles, Manon's unique designs are a testament to her artistic vision. Discover her Tufted Lava Rugs and Tufted Flowers.
Elisabeth Heidinga
Elisabeth Heidinga, a contemporary artist based in Canada and France, creates unique artworks by painting large canvas panels and cutting them into fine strips. She then weaves together selected strips from different paintings, resulting in mesmerizing compositions that blend the boundaries between painting and textile art. She brakes the boundaries between painting and weaving art using canvases as threads.