WEAVING - The Grid Has Soul
She works hard, then she stops, walks the dog, and comes back. Sully Sherrod has built her practice around exactly that rhythm, weaving bold geometric tapestries and then painting directly onto the surface itself...
WEAVING - The Space Between
Some people spend years building the wrong life before they find the right one. Ilary Bottini walked away from a decade in PR to devote herself to fiber art, and the work she has made since is bold, conceptual, and impossible to look away from…
WEAVING - String Theory, Solved
What happens when a designer stops designing and starts listening... to the materials, the rhythm, the quiet pull of thread over thread? For Christina Christensen, the answer turned out to be the most honest work of her life… read more»
Weaving - Loom With A View
In a quiet university town just beyond central Tokyo, Asako Sano weaves Swedish tradition into contemporary life. At Found and Made, her sunlit studio invites students to slow down, explore texture, and rediscover the quiet rhythm of the loom.
GUEST MAKER - Kamaro’an Studio
Not often do we visit Taiwan and get the chance to spend time with the makers behind Studio Kamaro’an House. In their Taipei studio, bags take shape through leather handcraft, natural-dyed fabrics, and weaving techniques rooted in Indigenous knowledge. This is a place where making is quiet, purposeful, and deeply connected to everyday life. >>>
WEAVING - Passion to Profession
A Conversation with Esther van Schuylenbergh
A new KOEL Interview with textile artist Esther van Schuylenbergh. She shares her journey from first loom to full-time weaving career. In this inspiring conversation, she talks about building fabrics like architecture, blending digital design with handwoven techniques, and the joy of turning creative passion into profession.… >>>
WEAVING - Beds & Tables
A Modern Nomad’s Weaving Journey
For over a decade, Irene and her family have lived a life of modern nomadism, weaving memories across continents. Their latest chapter finds them between Italy, where her sons are pursuing professional football, and Dubai, where KOEL’s next studio will soon come to life. In a recent visit to Dubai, Irene shares moments of quiet creativity…
WEAVING - Threads of Tranquility
Threads of Tranquility with Cassandra Sabo
With roots in engineering and a creative awakening on the looms of Central Saint Martins, Cassandra’s work bridges the tactile and the architectural — most notably through her sculptural wool roving lampshades.
NEEDLEWORK - Stitching Stardom
Stitching Stardom with Minia Banet at Variopinto
In the historic heart of Santiago de Compostela, Spanish artist Minia Banet of Studio Variopinto is weaving stories with needle and thread. Once a photographer, Minia found her true calling in embroidery — a practice that blends nostalgia, cinematic inspiration, and a deep connection to Galician craft traditions.
WEAVING - Kitchen Couture
Overshot Weaving with Amy from Winslow & Co.
Nestled in upstate New York, fiber artist Amy Ashdown weaves more than just fabric—she intertwines tradition, creativity, and personal storytelling into every piece. Growing up in a home filled with artistry, she explored various crafts before rediscovering weaving five years ago. With a deep appreciation for Swedish, Scandinavian, and overshot weaving, she experiments with natural fibers, incorporating woven elements into sewing projects.