A threaded needle, greasy wool fleece and natural clothes are things that brought me comfort and happiness since my childhood.

 

I learned many different textile techniques, I did textile work as a hobbyist and as a professional. I had many detours in life, but all the roads I traveled inevitably took me back every time to cloth, yarns, needles and dye pots, to my destiny.

 

Born in Budapest, Hungary, I found my home in Mantua Ohio, USA.

 

My humble small studio is on the first floor and every morning when I walk downstairs and touch the wool fabrics I just made the day before, I feel delighted and so fortunate that I have the talent and inspiration to create, to create something beautiful from dirty fleece and plain fabrics.​​

 

About Wabi Sabi Stitchery

 

Calling my studio and work Wabi Sabi came naturally with age.

Throughout my life, I was a perfectionist which was very exhausting and of course, nothing I did was ever perfect.

 

Embracing the beauty in imperfection, the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, is truly liberating and allows me to move freely with my needles, dyes and scissors.

Enjoying the entire process of garment making is just as important as the final product.

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My work is sustainable without any waste. I carefully choose my materials, sourcing locally (USA) or via fair trade.

I only use organically grown cotton, pasture raised sheep wool and natural plant dyes.

 

My handiwork is built on tradition, my garments are fashioned in wool felt and handcrafted for life.

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                                                                                 - Marianna Halassy