Joyce Keister

My fascination with weaving stems from an early interest in textiles. I always wanted fabric that couldn’t be found in stores, and clothing different from ready-made.

Working with natural fibers – wool, mohair, silk, cotton and rayon – I use only top quality materials. I start with white yarn and wind it into warp chains, then paint dyes on the yarn before warping my loom. Buttons are chosen to complement each piece, often natural polished rocks.

A computerized loom and weaving software has made the greatest impact on my work, giving me much more freedom to design the fabric.

Each piece is unique. I do all the dyeing, weaving, and garment construction myself, resulting in a garment that will last many years.

My work has been exhibited in many juried shows and won numerous awards. It can be seen year-round at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria Virginia.

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