Claudy Jongstra Throw

Custom made for the Willer Gallery in London. (2018-2019).
This handmade felt throw is by Dutch textile artist, Claudy Jongstra, who maintains a herd of sheep in the Dutch countryside along with a botanical garden of natural dyestuffs. Unlike the uniform surface of traditional felts, Jongstra’s creations explode with textural interest, revealing their elemental origins. The silk and wool throw presents raw tufts of fleece mingled with a lustrous wool/silk face, creating an unfinished aesthetic that juxtaposes ancient and modern.

Claudy Jongstra (b. 1963, the Netherlands) is a Dutch textile artist committed to preserving traditional skills, utilizing local resources, and promoting environmental stewardship. Trained as a fashion designer, Jongstra graduated from the Academy of Art in Utrecht in 1989 and soon established her own design studio. Since 1994, she creates art pieces and architectural installations of hand-felted and woven natural fibers.

Care: Vacuum with brush attachment only. Do not use rotary attachment or solvent-based cleansers.