Welcome
What is Studio Tessere?
Studio Tessere (Italian for weaving studio) is a one-woman operation, with the exception of a few furry assistants, based in Boston, Massachusetts.
I produce hand-painted or immersion-dyed, handwoven wearable fiber art, primarily using silk and bamboo. Currently, my work is focused on Woven Shibori, a resist-dyeing technique where the pattern threads are inserted as I weave the fabric. Then those threads are pulled and tied off, compressing the fabric to provide a resist before being hand-painted or immersion dyed. After dyeing, the pattern threads are removed, exposing a unique printed pattern on the woven surface.
I love working with color and coming up with unexpected color combinations. The color choices and dyeing method can make the same pattern look very different, adding to the uniqueness of each scarf or shawl and making it one of a kind.
South End Woven—An Artists Collaborative
I am a member of South End Woven, a community with more than 100 years of weaving experience and a shared love of weaving. We are grateful for this opportunity to create a community where we can practice, produce, and inspire.
South End Woven is a working studio where we refine our approach to traditional weaving techniques and practices with new ones. Often, we utilize the method of hand-painting our warps and wefts with dye to produce one-of-a-kind articles. We inspire each other, and each project invites ideas for many more.
Visit our studio or website to discover a variety of weaving styles and products, from scarves and shawls to blankets, baskets, rugs, and table linens. The variety reflects the styles of each artist.
Other Information
I taught weaving at Bridgewater State College for five years. When not working in my studio, I paint the urban landscape in oils from my photographs. I'm an avid gardener, enthusiastic baseball (Cleveland Guardians), and Bruce Springsteen fan. Images of my work are in Fiberarts Design Book Six and 1000 Artisan Textiles. Thank you for visiting my online studio.