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My family is rooted in the history of South Africa’s wool industry. It followed naturally to fall in love with the creative process to have found functional, sculptural and organic designs as an outlet in this ancient fibre, in particular, the technique of felting, since 2009. The malleable nature of wool proved to be the perfect vehicle for reinvention.

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The handmade nature of the designs reflects a commitment to an environmentally sustainable lifestyle, coupled with textile developments based on innovation and experimentation in design and materials. Merino sheep and Angora Goats for Wool and Mohair respectively, are raised locally in South Africa and source greasy wool from farmers following animal friendly practices. Clean and combed wool, which forms the basis for most of my fabrics, due to its felting abilities, is often carded or hand applied fibre blends which may include hemp, silk, mohair and Alpaca required for distinct textiles. 

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As a textile designer and maker my goal is to continue exploring and creating contemporary textiles for the fashion, interior and film industries. My current Rothko Collection, in collaboration with Merchants on Long, is inspired by colour blocks of artist Marcus Rothko. Knitted and felted throws are infused with an indigenous palette, drawing creative inspiration from the natural surroundings of my home studio at the foot of the Cape Fold Mountains in Somerset West.