Michelle Robinson is a textile artist from Sydney, Australia, who creates intricate wall hangings and textile accessories using colorful fabrics. These works have amassed her 20,000 followers on social media and an army of satisfied customers on Etsy.
Robinson has been involved in the textile and decoration industry for two decades and has developed a deep appreciation for fabric art. This prompted her to start weaving and experimenting with various different methods and techniques related to fibers and fabric. The one that she grew particularly fond of was passementerie.
Originating in France in the 16th century, passementerie is an art form that focuses on the creation of elaborate trimmings by using colorful fabric and beads. These trimmings are usually employed as decoration for clothes or furniture.
Robinson’s passementerie works can be used for their original purpose but also as standalone works of art. Most of her pieces are presented in a wooden frame, allowing the viewer to appreciate their complexity.
“I find myself constantly experimenting and learning new techniques, using primarily all-natural fibers,” she explained in a recent chat with Colossal. “I also love adding repurposed items like knitting needles and re-spun fibers and finishing weavings with hand-sewn details. It’s the details that draw you into an artwork that appeal to me.”
