Very excited to share a feature in one of my favourite textile magazines — Selvedge!I spoke about my work, Wenlin Studio, recent collaborations, and my alma mater.If you’re a subscriber, you can read the full article here: Selvedge feature
Last month, I hand-embroidered wool vests in 100% Portuguese wool, entirely sourced and produced in Portugal by Rosa Pomar.The two vests available in this collection are inspired by the folklore of Punjab and Portugal. The Nag (snake) and the Lagarto (lizard) – two creatures deeply rooted in their respective mythologies – have influenced me throughout this project.I …
Last week, I taught another Phulkari class at Retrosaria Rosa Pomar in Lisbon.The students really enjoyed learning about the embroidery traditions of Punjab and were excited to nearly complete their Bagh Phulkari motif. My next class is scheduled for April 12, 2025, again at Retrosaria in Lisbon.
I will teach a phulkari embroidery and envelop bag workshop at the Museu do Oriente in Lisbon on the 12th of October 2024. The workshop will run for a total 6 hours and 30 minutes. You can book the workshop here In this class, you will make a guided motif of Phulkari, the folk embroidery …
This weekend I ran two embroidery workshops in Retrosaria Rosa Pomar, Lisbon. Snippets of what participants created during the workshop:
I will be teaching 2 workshops at Retrosaria Rosa Pomar in April 2024. In Gindi/Kantha workshop, I will teach the history and use of Kantha/Gindi Embroidery on fabric pieces and make a small drawstring bag. This embellishment practice traces back to ancient times and is known by different names in various cultures, such as boro …
I first hand-painted and then made a collection of vector-based repeatable prints on Adobe Creative Suite for a textile brand in London.
