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Catarina Riccabona
Catarina Riccabona is a loom weaver, working with natural materials such as linen, hemp and alpaca producing intricately woven throws, cushions and textile art.
Since graduating from Textiles at Central Saint Martins, Catarina has gone on to develop her interest in sustainability, heavily influencing her creative approach.
Drawing inspiration from tribal textiles, vintage grain bags and linen towels, each of Catarina Riccabona’s pieces are hand woven on a traditional loom from her studio in South East London.
Maker's Story
Catarina Riccabona is a loom weaver, working with natural materials such as linen, hemp and alpaca producing intricately woven throws, cushions and textile art. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins, where she studied Textiles, she has gone on to develop her interest in sustainability, heavily influencing her creative approach. Drawing inspiration from tribal textiles, vintage grain bags and linen towels, each of Catarina’s pieces are hand woven on a traditional loom from her studio in South East London.
Maker's Quote
Hand-weaving is quite a structured activity. There are different processes required before you start to weave. This set up gives me structure, a slow and considered approach. At the weaving stage I tend to work quite spontaneously and am often inspired by the materials I work with. I love the tactile quality.
Textile Artist
The Process
Each of Catarina’s pieces are highly individual, characterised by the slight irregularities typical of handmade objects. Catarina Riccabona’s approach is highly intuitive, with the design often forming spontaneously while weaving at the loom.
The Process
