People Making Thingss
A weekly series that captures honest portraits of people who make things. Host Mariah Krey tracks down makers of all forms, from state fair butter sculptors to traditional bulrush weavers to self-taught furniture designers, for an intimate glimpse into their process and the moments that shaped who they are today.
So give us a listen for in-depth (and a bit cheeky) conversations that explore process, meaning and most importantly the lives of the human(s) behind the things.
People Making Thingss
Exploring Woven Identities through Soft Sculptures with Textile Designer Pien Barendregt
With pieces in ‘It-Girl’ shops all over the world like Carmen, Tangerine, Esmeralda Service Department, Shop Amomento and more, the Dutch textile designer, Pien Barendregt, has become a sought after tastemaker for her innovative designs.
From a small farm town in the northern Netherlands, Barendregt’s work draws on traditional knitting and weaving practices to create new experimental objects and designs. Made with the Earth in mind, Barendregt’s colorful soft sculptures are produced with collected and repurposed natural fibers sourced from second hand shops and local wool farms.
In this conversation, we dissect the threads of sustainability in her practice, finding her voice through fibers, and her dreams of building a ‘Textile Hub’ that focuses on preservation, experimentation and of course play. Whether it’s collaborating with creative friends or working with her diverse team of artists, Barendregt emphasizes the gift of community and the importance of keeping her studio within her home country– The Netherlands.
Visit https://pienstudios.com/ to shop her designs and learn more about her fiber practice.