Handwoven Rug

Fair Market Value: $225

Dimensions: 2' X 3'

100% cotton yarn and fabric strips

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Claudia Mills

My first priority is to create a well-designed piece, a functioning floor covering that is both beautiful and durable.

In college, after exploring every course the art department offered, I landed in the weaving studio. I found weaving's combination of mathematical rigor and tactile diversity irresistible. Building on my childhood fascination with designing clothes using novelty fabrics, I began weaving with large bright prints, lurex, ripstop nylon and plaids. This exploration led to my first rag rugs in 1985.

I have now been weaving rugs for over two decades, adapting the traditional rag rug craft to my own contemporary aesthetic. As a designer I try to strike a balance between color and textural effects. Inspiration comes in many forms but foremost is the fabric itself.

Wrap with Honeybees and Plants

Botanically inspired, hand block printed wrap

Fair Market Value: $260

Dimensions: 13" x 84"

Rayon lycra fabric and textile paints

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K. Riley

My training and specialties are in textile and apparel design, illustration, and costume history. My botanical and insect inspired collection is linoleum block printed. I design, illustrate and painstakingly hand-carve each linoleum block. Each garment section is printed before construction. I layer prints and colors to get the desired effect, carefully considering all the garment design details before printing. I translate shapes and details from the past, adding a contemporary twist. I strive to create a unique, wearable, and beautifully constructed garment with timeless design, historical references, and impeccable craftsmanship.