PORTFOLIO
HI!
I'm May, a textile weaver and maker based in the Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia.
Before weaving, I was a sewist. After weaving, I'll be a preserver.
Nine years in the textile world, and this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey.
My weaving practice is rooted in Saori, the Japanese Zen weaving tradition, which I have been engaged in since 2020. This practice, deeply connected to the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, has allowed me to find profound beauty in imperfection.
Every thread I weave is a piece of me— my resilience, my creativity, my story.
It has taught me the art of letting go of perfection and embracing each creation exactly as it is.
Every time I weave, I am literally creating something out of what once felt like loose, disconnected threads - piece by piece it comes together.
My Thai ancestry acts as a portal, whispering guidance into my weaving practice while honoring the cultural arts of my lineage in a modern way. My textiles are collected globally, and clients commission bespoke pieces to enrich both their wardrobes and homes.
I am happiest when weaving textiles that reflect the unique landscapes, the sounds of nature, and the totems I encounter along the way. I am often drawn to unusual forms and rhythms, allowing them to shape my work.
I support and collaborate with local makers, prioritizing natural fibers that have been family-owned and practiced across Australia, Japan, and Thailand whenever possible. I believe that handwoven textiles, thoughtfully made, are works of art that reconnect us to the old ways of slower living.
It is not just a craft—it is a way of life.
UP COMING..
JULY - Kyoto, Kawashima Textile School -Tsunobukuro Shifu Weaving,
- Osaka, Izumi Saori Weaving workshop
October/ November - Thailand, Northeast Floor Loom Weaving & Karen Village Backstrap Weaving