Léna is a 25 year old weaver, blogger and fashion designer from Paris. How did you get into textiles? I studied fashion in Paris and really wanted to make my own fabric because I felt it gave me freedom to create something more personal. I was really inspired by artists Maryanne Moodie and Meghan Shimek….
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Adire Textiles
Duncan Clarke is a lover, collector and seller of Adire African Textiles. I had the opportunity to speak with him at his shop in Alfie’s Market. So, how did you get into textiles? My original interest was an academic one I did a PHD about Yoruba narrow strip weaving about 20 years ago. Can you tell me…