From the outset, her material choices have been intentionally focused. Years of experimentation with different fabrics and processes have gradually led to a more utilitarian range of materials — primarily custom-woven organic cotton and linen — natural fibres chosen for their strength, beauty, and ability to live well in the home. These fabrics form the foundation of her core collections.

Alongside this foundation, the studio maintains an experimental practice. Limited-edition pieces and one-of-a-kind works incorporate hand-printing, quilting, repurposed textiles, and cloth sourced from local suppliers and makers.

Textiles are part of a much older story. For most of human history, the making of cloth, such as spinning, weaving, stitching, and mending, formed one of the world’s earliest and most widespread industries, largely carried out by the work and knowledge of women. Industrial production shifted much of this history out of homes and community making into mass production, characterised by underpaid labour and exploitation.

But the tradition remains embedded in the craft itself, and women still hold most of the skills of making.

Her studio intends to honour that lineage in a contemporary way: choosing natural fibres, working with local makers where possible, and continuing the practice of making textiles with care.

Image two: "A gathering of drawings, colour swatches and working pattern ideas for my latest iteration of Pohutukawa."