Summary

Jackie Made This came about after a holiday in India meeting hand weavers. It made me realise that more than anything I wanted to be using the knowledge and skills I had learnt through my degree - a Bachelors of Arts in Textile Design that I completed in 2008 - to weave hand woven products that people would enjoy and want to use for many years to come. This had been a dream for some time, but 2013 felt like to right time to make something happen, so Jackie Made This was born.
Each piece is handmade using natural fibers – wool, silk and cotton – so every one is unique. Products include scarves, shawls, baby wraps and now cushions.

Project Commissioner

Project Creator

Jackie Made This

Inspiration/Method

All work is produced on hand looms by Jackie. This piece was inspired by the end recipient - the wife of the customer. The scarf was commissioned as a birthday present and was inspired by her style - the colour, feel, length and pattern were all discussed in detail to create a piece that she would be able to wear all the time - at work, with their children or out on a special occasion.

Design Challenge

There were many design challenges associated with this project - communicating with the client to establish their need, perfecting the material and colour used, and timing as this job had a short deadline due to the impending birthday of the recipient.