I’m a multidisciplinary artist and textile designer currently based in Miami, FL. I’ve studied fashion design and textiles at Parsons School of Design in New York and Central St. Martins in London. While my background is in Fashion Design, my love for textiles and home decor led me to mindfully create art and handmade items for you to adorn your home. 

 I am deeply influenced by the cultural commonalities of ancient civilizations through their use of materials, architecture, woven textiles and the symbols they created as the earliest form of communication. I draw inspiration from these sources by creating modern pieces that embody those similarities,  either in the concept for the collection, or in the materials I use. 

My aesthetic is a reflection of my journey breaking free from the construct of perfection and embracing the beauty in imperfection. It’s a celebration of texture, and the organic, natural forms found in nature.

Weaving is a slow and intentional meditative process, which allows me to be sustainable in my practice. Therefore, I create one of a kind, small quantity items made from natural fibers and other resources from the earth. This is how I honor our connection between Earth and hand.

-Élan Byrd