Therese Henner

Biography: Therese works part-time with her own company Sirli Textil och part-time at Klässbols linneväveri (linen weaving). In her company she primarily works with different weaving techniques. She's also plant dyes and eco-print. She makes primarily everyday textile artefacts. She holds lectures, courses and exhibitions within her field. Her studio is at Gammelvala (open air folk museum) in Brunskog. Therese works with traditional weaving techniques such as tapestry and pick-up techniques such as rölakan, rya, HV-technique/woven transparency and pulled warp. Shuttled weaving techniques and traditional patterns that are of frequent use in her woven expression in rosepath, monk’s belt, dukagång and overshot weave. She has a genuine interest of sustainable practices, cultural heritage and questions regarding nature.

Relation to the area native

Occupation Crafts person in fibre and textile crafts

Materials Used Linen, cotton, wool, hemp

Materials Description Henner chooses primarily natural materials such as linen and wool, both with rich traditional use in Sweden. She also to some extent uses cotton and hemp. Natural fibers are important for her and sees no alternatives.

Type of involvement part-time paid job