Textile designer and conservation scientist. Based in Ravenna (IT).
Textile designer and conservation scientist. Based in Ravenna (IT).
My name is Antonia, and I am an Australian textile designer and conservation scientist.
My dual practice means that I work between a range of worlds, and my work is an expression of an understanding of the connections I have made between them.
I’m open to commissions and collaborations - email me.
Sustainable strategy
Garment design
Knitwear design
Archive research
Repair & alteration
Design for conservation
Historical reproduction
Technical knowledge in:
Screenprint
Digital print
Hand knit
Machine knit
Crochet
Dye & mordant
Embroidery
Quilt & patchwork
Embellishment
My self-initiated design practice explores the inherent nature of textile decay and the relationship between user and object. I draw inspiration in materiality, appearance, and function from textile artefacts. I use textile design as a way of understanding the role and impact as a consumer of textiles in the 21st century.
Some of my time is consumed by the collection of textiles and textile-adjacent objects. With my surplus of found textiles, I make made-to-order garments. In this personal project, I like to research and implement ways of reducing the footprint of my practice. You can find more information here soon.