Mentis – tekstilarv i Athen Mentis er en historisk possementfabrik i Athen, grundlagt i 1867, som gennem mere end 100 år producerede dekorative tekstiler som kvaster, bånd, frynser og snore. Produkterne blev brugt i alt fra teaterkostumer og militæruniformer til boligindretning og mode. I dag er fabrikken bevaret som et levende værksted under Benaki Museum,… Read more »Possementer i Athen
Autumn is upon us, and I'm packing the car and heading to Brøndsalen in Frederiksberg. From Thursday the 16th to Sunday the 19th of October I'm participating in the Brøndsalen Crafts Market, which brings together more than 25 skilled craftsmen under one roof: https://khib.dk/ It's a place where you can feel the craftsmanship up close. Wood, textiles, glass and clay… Read more »I'm packing for the Well Hall.
What a wonderful experience. On the weekend of August 7-9, I attended Frue Plads market for the very first time. I have visited the market many times as a guest over the years, but it was something very special to stand there myself – amidst the beautiful buildings, under the big trees and surrounded by so many talented… Read more »My first time at Frue Plads
New tea towels The new tea towel you just bought in one of the best stores in town, it just doesn't absorb properly. But maybe you can fix it. I weave my tea towels in linen and cotton, and that makes them not only beautiful, but also effective at both absorbing and drying quickly. Here you get my… Read more »My tea towel doesn't suck.
Thread Ripper Amalie Smith's Thread Ripper is a book that weaves together past and present in a way that makes you see textiles and technology with new eyes. If you are interested in weaving, mathematics or just like a book that challenges your way of thinking, then read it! The book… Read more »Read a good book
Playing with colors When I see yarn in beautiful shades and delicious qualities, I have to take it home – and this has resulted in a yarn warehouse that has gradually become quite extensive. Did you know? This year I have decided to take a new approach to my textile design. I want to let myself… Read more »Colors
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9JJHvtB7WeU An introduction to trampers, shafts and stilts Sitting at the loom and sending the shuttle through the trend is like a rhythm in the body. Every detail of the loom – from the trampers under my feet to the shafts and stilts in front of me – works together to create beautiful textiles. I have two Glimåkra looms in my workshop: a Glimåkra… Read more »The magic of weaving
Hand-woven linen dishcloths are an eco-friendly and stylish choice for your kitchen. Linen is a natural material that combines functionality, aesthetics and environmental friendliness. Why do I weave linen dishcloths? Linen is one of the most sustainable textile fibers on the market. It requires less water and pesticides during cultivation compared to cotton, and the entire plant can… Read more »Dishcloths woven in linen
We Celebrate Handicrafts December is fast approaching, and there’s nothing that says “Christmas cheer” like a visit to a Christmas market – especially when it’s in one of the most beautiful places we have in this country. I’m therefore both happy and excited to announce that this year I… Read more »Christmas market at Esrum Monastery
I have great news to share – I am now an official member of the association Danish Craftsmen & Designers! It is a great recognition and an important step for me in my work as a craftsman. Danish Craftsmen & Designers is an association of the country's most dedicated craftsmen who all have high standards for quality, craftsmanship… Read more »Admission to Danish Craftsmen & Designers