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Rezia Wahid's work is restrained and even understated, but in the quiet sway of her silk hangings, there is a deep underpinning belief in the ability of the hand-made material to induce the moment of spiritual and reflective calm, the oasis of beauty in a turbulent and troubled world. Her aesthetic does not shy away from political or social concerns, though they are addressed tangentially and always through formidable grasp of technique. Rezia's assimilation of influences – as diverse as the Bangladeshi Jamdhani technique and the English countryside, through her interest in poetry, Western literature, designers and artists, and the weaver's use of natural dyes and fibres – also informs her new range of cloths.
Celsius designed and produced the book which accompanied Rezia's recent exhibition at the Crafts Study Centre, Farnham, Surrey. There is an interesting story about the use of Rezia's signature on the cover on david the designer's blog.
Link: Woven Air
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