Meet the Designer
A Journey Through Textiles, Tufting, and Wearable Art
As a graduate of AMFI (Amsterdam Fashion Institute) with a specialization in (knitted) textiles, my work is rooted in a deep appreciation for texture, craft, and storytelling. My creative journey has taken me from traditional knitwear to bold, tufted pieces—each project an exploration of materials, memory, and the tactile experience of design.
A Personal Start: From Family Drawings to Knitting Patterns
For my graduation collection at AMFI, I wanted to create something deeply personal and intimate. I turned to a unique source of inspiration—old drawings my mum made when she was young. These childhood sketches were full of character and emotion, and I knew they deserved a second life. I translated them into knitting patterns and techniques, bringing her youthful imagination into a new, wearable context. The collection became a blend of heritage, softness, and structure—echoing the layered stories within every thread.
The Tufting Obsession: A Hobby Turned Passion
A few years ago, I picked up a tufting gun just out of curiosity. What started as a small side project quickly spiraled into something more. Tufting offered me a whole new way to work with texture, color, and scale—a chance to sculpt with yarn, to draw in three dimensions. My tufted pieces are often inspired by organic forms in nature, from moss-covered stones to tangled roots and weathered surfaces. I’m drawn to the tactile, to pieces that invite you to touch and feel.
A Love for Texture, Experimentation & the Unexpected
Whether I’m knitting, sewing, or tufting, my focus is always on texture—on how materials behave, how they interact, and how they can tell a story. I also sew garments, often combining techniques and playing with unconventional shapes or materials. I’m especially interested in exploring the intersection of fashion and art, where a piece doesn’t just have to be functional—it can be expressive, sculptural, and unexpected.
Working with Waste & Wearable Art
Another formative experience was working with an Amsterdam-based artist who used waste ropes from the harbor in their work. That time opened my eyes to the potential of discarded materials—to the beauty in what’s often overlooked. It also sparked a desire in me to create wearable art—pieces that exist somewhere between clothing and sculpture, between the everyday and the extraordinary.
What’s Next?
Right now, I’m continuing to develop my own textile-based practice, experimenting with tufted forms, knitted techniques, and wearable art. I’m especially interested in sustainable materials, textural storytelling, and blurring the boundaries between disciplines.
Through my work, I aim to create pieces that invite curiosity, conversation, and connection—designs that aren’t just seen, but felt.
