My creative journey began when I was nine years old. My grandmother gave me my first sewing machine. She also taught me how to embroider knit, crochet and weave. I became a fashion designer and attended design school at FIT in New York City. I became bored with fashion and started to develop my interest in other areas like painting
Without the ability to actualize an idea or concept, art would not exist. My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that I have. I do not limit myself to one medium, style, or concept. Inspiration and ideas change. Each piece I create is an extension from the past, observation and what I’ve
My earliest memory, as a toddler, is of dust mites dancing in a beam of light then illuminating the subtle colors on a braided rug, The media I employ:photography, fiber art, and mixed media are saturated with color. I enjoy stretching boundaries: Weavings may hide the grid structure, My photographs challenge one’s perception. Pages in books may go beyond their
My name is Yulia, I was born and raised in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. I design and make clothing and accessories from a traditional handwoven fabric called ikat. My business is called Yul d’Uz. Yulduz means star in Uzbek. I made my first jackets in 2015 when we lived in Kyiv with the help of a local seamstress .My ikat pieces
I am a Volunteer and former exhibiting artist with Takoma Park Artery. I create wet felted “Healing Wraps” using a traditional by-hand agitation technique with silk, wool, tree resins, essential oils, prayers, affirmations, and positive energy. The Healing Wraps are wearable art designed to support the energy field of those in need or desire. They uplift those OVERCOMING abuse, trauma, illness,
Things from Egypt and Beyond LLC is not currently offering items for sale. Sales will resume toward the end of 2022. Things from Egypt and Beyond LLC, operates as a home-based, by appointment business selling an eclectic collection of Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and other international, unique, and functional handicrafts from small workshops and charitable organizations. The collection includes beaded