Artist’s Statement

I have  been weaving for more than 30 years, and have marketed my clothing line at juried art shows for 26 years.

Working in a rehabbed warehouse studio in mid-south central Pennsylvania, surrounded by yarns, seven looms, a number of sewing machines and several studio cats, I find each day to be a delight and a challenge.

Yarn has always “talked” to me. Weave patterns and colors happen, very much like jazz music happens.

My clothes are practical, have pockets, travel well, dress up and dress down.

I found this quote several years ago, while reading an article in the Washington Post about Hiroshima Kazuo, the master Japanese basketweaver.

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“The handmade object forms a link between the hearts of the person who made it and the person who uses it.”      

  Hiroshima Kazuo, Japanese basketmaker

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Kazuo’s words resonated with my thoughts about creating clothing:  wearable, comfortable, practical and beautiful clothing that my clients could enjoy day in and day out.

 

Cindy winding bobbins for the shuttles.

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handwovens

Pam Bartl