Fibres
&
    Beyond

 

Weaver and Basketmaker

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I love the act of weaving, whether to make baskets or cloth. 

In textiles I work in the Saori tradition. This is a Japanese weaving approach which, among other things, has as its philosophy “Beauty without intention”. The focus of the practice is on the act of weaving – the moment by moment selection of colours, fibres and textures that together create a whole.  Once a piece is woven, it will tell you what it wants to be:  a cushion, a dress, a vest – anything!  

In basketmaking I work with local materials wherever possible – these pieces include baskets made from pine needles, broom, seagrass, willow, ivy and cedar.  Whenever I visit somewhere I usually make a basket from whatever is around me! I love creating fabrics and clothes that are unique to the person, let me know if you’d like to discuss creating some fabric or an article of clothing specially for you.

Anne 

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Contact:   KoratWeaving@shaw.ca