AWL wovens

Andrée Walker graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in textile design, specialising in woven design. Her career has taken her to the USA and back again, working predominantly in the commercial manufacturing of constructed woven textiles; dobby and jacquard, flat wovens and velvets, as well as tufted carpet design. Now coming full circle back to a four-shaft handloom, reminiscent of the looms upon which she first discovered her passion for weaving.

Today, Andrée is dedicated to the crafting of one-of-a-kind handwoven pieces. The creation process she embraces is slow and labour-intensive and deeply personal. Inspired by vivid and arresting moments of colour, discovered while walking in both industrial or natural landscapes, the pieces focus on the visual journey. Translating this into a language of small, intricate dobby patterning and joyous sequences of colour.