Is it a universal truth that textile designers also collect textiles? It's true for Claudia Caviezel. Her growing collection is driven by her love of textiles combined with serendipitous acquisition rather than intentional collecting. There are no rules for her collection; anything from humble to haute couture is a candidate for her collection as long as it is intriguing and inspirational. Her collection includes textiles and related objects from her global travels, plus antique, vintage, old, new, handmade and machine-made cloth, artisan weavings, printing samples and tests, and fibres and yarns.
Photograph of fabric found in Mexico as inspiration for colour
© Claudia Caviezel
Photograph of fabric found in Mexico as inspiration for colour
© Claudia Caviezel
Photograph of fabric found in Mexico as inspiration for colour
© Claudia Caviezel
Photograph of fabric found in Mexico as inspiration for colour
© Claudia Caviezel
Handwoven swatch of socks as inspiration for colour and structure
© Claudia Caviezel
Handwoven swatch of socks as inspiration for colour and structure
© Claudia Caviezel
Coated fabric swatches - test of natural materials and coatings
© Claudia Caviezel
Coated fabric swatches - test of natural materials and coatings
© Claudia Caviezel
Photograph of fabric found in Marocco as inspiration for woven work
© Claudia Caviezel
Photograph of fabric found in Marocco as inspiration for woven work
© Claudia Caviezel
Handmade woven swatch with nylon and wool
© Claudia Caviezel
Handmade woven swatch with nylon and wool
© Claudia Caviezel
Photograph of fabric found in China as inspiration for colour
© Claudia Caviezel
Photograph of fabric found in China as inspiration for colour
© Claudia Caviezel