Julia Masci- Textile Artist.
Born in 1979 in Toronto Canada, first generation Canadian, I grew up surrounded by women in her family making beautiful functional works of art. Learning embroidery and other needle work at a young age, I have always been fascinated with the creative process. As a young adult I began using plants to dye my own fabrics which I would then sew into various items. Using ethically foraged, sourced or home grown plants to use as dye, I create unique, ecofriendly, long lasting pieces of art, meant to be used in the everyday, paying homage to the women who passed down the knowledge of slow textile art.
Everything I create begins with raw materials, hemp and organic cotton fabric, cotton cord, which I then dye in small batches using ethically foraged or ethically purchased plants. From these raw material I creat, Yoga & meditation props, to support your practice, Baskets & vessels, to hold any thing your heart desires, and little bundles of carefully dyed fabrics for you to create with.. My line of upcycled clothing, is created using natural fiber discarded clothing, I wash and mend them if needed, and dyed each piece by hand using a variety of natural dye materials.
I hope my products encourage people to pay attention not only to the art of handmade items but also to our global environment. Through the use of local leaves and plants, the connection to our immediate environment is strengthened, fostering curiosity about the plants that fill our daily landscapes. This connection invites people to consider our immediate environment and the impact our textile choices have.
