The 10th anniversary of TEXTILE No.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of my Textile No. Collection.
It began with the Kitchen Wear concept I presented at the Danish Crafts Collection, CC17, in 2013 at Maison & Objects in Paris. The exhibition was curated and funded by the Danish Ministry of Culture.
In 2014, I was again selected to exhibit at the Danish Crafts Collection, CC18, where I presented a machine-woven collection, which later became known as Textile No. Originally featuring black and white designs, the collection evolved over time, introducing new patterns, colors, and hand-crocheted details.
The aim with the collection was to share my knowledge and my love of the craft with a wider audience. I wanted to explore and communicate with the world on new terms without compromising my artistic integrity.
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with inspiring individuals and institutions across the globe. From Paris to Tokyo, my textiles have reached homes, museums, and exclusive collections.
The first textile I created for Textile No. was a tea towel, an everyday tool and the backbone of our use of textiles in the home. I work with functional textiles, because I think that the objects we handle in connection with everyday chores and activities should hold artistic value.
Through all the years I view the collection as a living organism, an exhibition constantly changing and on the move, engaged in an ongoing dialogue with people who are using my textiles.
A special and grateful thanks to the photographers Jeff Hargrove, Paris and Maya Matsuura, Tokyo for pushing me out on the international scene. To graphic designer Camilla Jørgensen, Louisa Thomsen Britts, Toby Clark and Bernard McCoy for believing in my project and me. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey—here’s to the next adventure!
These were my words for Kitchen Wear at CC17
“Wipe dry, prepare or set the table.
Protect, wrap up or store.
Tea towel, salad sling or table cloth for two. Apron, table napkin or bread bag.
Clear away, cover up, clothe up. It’s up to you!”