Kateryna Iakovlieva
Paul Smith – ‘Heavy Petal’ Print – SS 2012
Sneak Peek: win a designer cushion!
My cushions aren’t for sale yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands on one. I will be giving away one of my cushions in return for a bit of help with market research. At The Startup Showcase…
Yoga Now: Knitwear Designer & Yoga Teacher
Having just completed my 200 hours of training, I am now certified to teach yoga. I have practiced yoga for years and I’m really excited to share it with other people. This is not the end of my design work, this is just the beginning of a new path that will continue alongside my work as a knitwear designer. Why have one career when you can have two?!
Sneak Peek: Knitted Home Textiles
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks working on new designs for my debut collection of knitted home accessories; cushions, blankets and throws. My colour scheme and patterns are evolving and I’m loving the results. Here’s a sneak peek at…
Discovered Again: Charcoal Portraits
It’s quite hard to capture the characteristics of a person in a sketch. I did these so long ago (2008) and don’t know the models, so I’ve no idea if I did a good job, but I think they’re quite convincing!
In Sight: dancers in traditional Peruvian dress
Photos of dancers dressed in traditional costume in Arequipa…their waistcoats are beautifully embroidered…
In Sight: traditional Peruvian clothing worn today
In rural areas of Peru many of the older women still wear elements of traditional clothing, often mixed with something western, like a fleece jacket, that really doesn’t go with the rest of the outfit!