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
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.
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
New tea towels That 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
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
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 stash that has gradually become quite extensive. Did you know? This year I have decided to take a new approach to my
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
Handwoven 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
We Celebrate Handicrafts December is fast approaching, and there is nothing that says “Christmas cheer” like a visit to a Christmas market – especially when it is in one of the most beautiful places we have in this country. I am therefore both happy and excited to be able to
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
Flax production in France A flax plantation France is Europe's largest flax producer. If you drive through Normandy in June, the beautiful flax fields are blooming with delicate light blue flowers on the strong stems. Stunningly beautiful.
We are exhibiting at Greve Museum On Tuesday, June 29th, the exhibition NYE SKUD will open at Greve Museum. NYE SKUD refers to the fact that all exhibitors are graduates from the Guild's professional training in shaft weaving and picture weaving. In other words, the newest additions to the family. NYE SKUD also refers to the fact that a shot in the loom is
The pattern construction for my Chanel jacket is a double weave. Module 3 of the vocational training in shaft weaving is only about double weave.
Double weaving is fascinating and it is almost magical how you can weave in multiple layers and, for example, unfold the fabric to double its width when it comes off the loom...