A KIND CLOTH
Hello, I’m Claire, a textile artist working with plants and natural fibres to create wearable pieces of cloth which are intended to nurture the wearer.
Using the healing properties from locally foraged plants, I dye my yarn, before weaving it in to a piece of clothing infused with the plant medicine that on wearing can allow the wearer to feel truly taken care of.
I mainly use a Saori loom to create the cloth. Saori is a freestyle form of weaving which originated in Japan. There are no rules, no patterns to follow, no mistakes, it is the perfect art form for accessing a true flow state. I have found it a perfect way to translate emotions, or to channel intentions from our deepest selves into the cloth.
The way I see it, this process is a really powerful way to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. To empower, nurture, show love, offer protection, process emotions. It is also a way of slowing down, to really become grounded and connected to the landscape around us, and to cultivate real gratitude and awe for our plant allies!
If you would like to know more about my practice or to discuss a commission, please contact me via the contact form below. I would love to hear from you!
