Femke art

After a few days of celebration (and deep rest 🌸) I can finally say it: Master’s done. Thesis defended. And somehow... cm laude. Who would’ve thought?🙈

Endless thanks to my friends and family for the love and support through every twist of this journey. To - for the encouragement, the long talks, and the moments we shared during fieldwork. To people who helped me believe in this project when it was just a seed. And finally, to my tutors on the course — thank you for your guidance and for pushing me forward throughout my Master’s.

Special thanks to for making sure the roses arrived from Kenya just in time🫣⭐️

From bloom to loom - and now, let’s make this project a reality 🥀

From bloom to hue 🌹

The rose petals revealed colours I could never have predicted - subtle shifts between blush, sand, and cream, all created through time, patience, and chance.

Part of my ongoing research “From Bloom to Fabric: Reimagining Rose Waste.”
Looking forward to displaying it all - along with my research - in my thesis presentation next week

Busy Preparing for my thesis presentation next week-a very exciting project for me🥀

Exploring natural dyeing with rose petals on rose silk — part of my ongoing research From Bloom to Fabric: Reimagining Rose Waste.

Testing different petals and discovering the shades they create - each color a quiet conversation between nature and material.

Results coming soon 👀🌹

Would you wear fabric dyed with roses?

The scarf began as a quiet conversation between gestures, stories, and the rhythm of hands that have spent a lifetime creating.

From sketches and mood boards to printed silk, it became a piece that celebrates patience, intuition, and the beauty of the handmade.

Inspired by my meetings with artisans in Como — their passion, their way of seeing time — this project grew into more than a design; it became a reflection of emotion and craft. Every line, every colour layered to echo care, tradition, and timeless beauty.

seeing it come to life at the exhibition felt like closing a circle: from story to fabric, from observation to creation 🤍

With special thanks to

Curtains that hold the sky

These panels are inspired by the ever-changing clouds over Lake Como - soft, shifting, and full of quiet drama.

I wanted to capture that sense of movement and lightness, translating the poetry of the sky into fabric that transforms a space.

This is part of my ongoing exploration into materials, nature, and design - where textiles become more than function, they become atmosphere.

What inspires you most in the skies where you are?

Another project done ✅✨
So excited to share a sneak peek inside my Tweed Jacket Trendbook — a curated look at cuts, textures, and the evolving story of this timeless classic 🧥📖

Massive thank you to for their generous donation of fabric that gave this project its authentic soul.

Swipe through for some inside snippets — which detail is your favorite? 👀👇


Another project wrapped!!

Just casually dyed 5 meters of fabric with madder powder 🧡

Each stamped symbol connects back to my family — messy, meaningful, and made with love.

And yes, this project did completely take over the entire lounge space back home 🤣

Was it worth it? Absolutely!!

Colour from the earth 🌿✨

Nature’s palette: created with logwood, rose petals, Osage, cochineal & madder.
These rich, living colours come straight from plants, flowers, and insects — no filters needed.

Every shade has a story. Which one’s your favorite? 💫

The Unveiling of my final finished design from my MA at RCA. 🌹 🌟 This design was inspired by my trip to Uhuru Flowers. Each motif reflects my passion for bold and intricate designs. Feeling proud to share this piece after months of hard work and creativity!

The next part of the Process of the development of my final outcome for my masters at RCA ……..

Progress of the development of my final outcome for my masters at RCA ……..