Hand Woven Blankets With Story and Soul
Rhythm and memory methodically intersect,
as my hands and heart weave each of these unique blankets using 100% pure wools.
These artisan modern heirloom blankets are treasured in families across the world,
and will warm and be part of those families stories for generations to come.
Julie Stephenson
Curious, Creative, Living Boldly
Welcome to JuliesStudioJourneys.
I am an artist and an artisan weaver.
My experiences of journeying the world are the foundation
for my soul-filled artisan modern luxury handwoven blankets.
From Inspiration
to Destination
From Thread to Heirloom
Gently Hand Crafted
with Intention
Memories of my experiences journeying the world
come to life again in my studio.
I gather beautiful wool to give shape to my memories.
I love the repetition of walking from one end to the other,
warping my rigid heddle loom.
I wind, weight, thread and lash the warp ;
then interlace my memory into the weft.
Weaving. Side to side. Repetitive. Meditative.
My hands work gently and my studio is quiet. No podcasts or music.
Just my thoughts and the sounds of the birds and wind from outside,
and the clunk of the shuttle as I lay it on the table before I bring the heddle back toward me to gently press the pic into the woven fabric.
The new story is end-stitched then released from the loom;
the fringe is knotted.
A careful wash, then to feel the wind to dry.
It's final mark; a unique motif, I hand stitch.
The unique handwoven blanket is then ready for its new destination;
my hope to be a part of another's history and stories.
Weaving a Story
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Julie's Studio Zine
This isn’t just any e-zine—it’s a carefully curated doorway into my world; designed for the curious, the adventurous, the collectors; and those who appreciate creative and soulful living.
Each issue is layered with:
- Travel Journals
Pages from my travel journals, woven together with my photographs captured in the moments that shape my work.
- Studio Visit
An intimate look inside my studio where my stories, wool, loom, are combined in the ritual of my weaving.
- My Personal Gifting Strategy Guide
The art of thoughtful gifting, effortlessly right every time. From 'Meh' to Meaningful, because ‘that’ll do’ isn’t your style.
Studio Zine One Feature -
Journal- from 'With the Roof Off"
Beginning in Kolkata - Road Trip India, Bhutan, Myanmar
AU$29
*Discount Coupon Code supplied to deduct
from handwoven blanket purchase.
*Includes inclusion on notification list for
pre-sale information on my Shop Updates.
Each Shop Update has only 3 blankets available to purchase.
Grab a coffee or drink of your choice
....kick back and enjoy!
Fabrics for Generations
I've come to learn from the weavers in many cultures,
that their woven fabric holds stories and history;
giving a sense of cultural identity and belonging.
Nothing is woven without meaning.
I've seen fabrics which have been passed down
through generations, still being used in homes.
Often natural dyes are still being used to colour the yarn;
and patterns are often specific to a family, region or ideology.
My hand woven artisan blankets are steeped in this knowledge,
that a handwoven object can be used daily
and still be handed to future generations;
and that woven within it are stories,
and those are my stories. My memories.
My stories are represented through colour
rather than through patterned design.
No colour is without meaning.
No colour is without reference to memory.
My handwoven artisan blankets are artworks which warm.
Warm generations.
Warm hearts when they are gifted or placed lovingly on oneself or another.
Stories
AFRICAN SKIES #5
These three unique luxury handmade heirloom blankets are inspired by my journeys in Africa.
As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience.
My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered.
Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece.
Tired of mass produced, soul-less items? My blankets are the perfect gift for yourself or special person in your life. Unique, soul-filled and will be treasured for generations.
Contact me below to be notified when my next series of unique and special blankets become available.
BHUTAN
Memories of an incredible journey in a vintage car road trip Bhutan.
So many stories. Wonderful friendships. The Mongar festival was a highlight and the memory of this journey is woven into this functional artwork.
MOROCCO
In Morocco; sitting on an earthen floor weaving with other women… those memories are the framework for the blankets I’m weaving five years later.
We travel the world in our nearly one hundred year old car, and my experiences continue to live through my expression of my artworks.
When is my next Series Update?
Due to the time required for me to weave and sew each one-of-a-kind item by hand, only three blankets are offered for sale in my shop updates every few months.
Pop your name below and you will be among the first to be notified when my next artisan blanket series will be available for you to purchase.
