Daiva's Textiles

1 and a few career turns I have graduated with MA in History of Art & Architecture from the University of Limerick in 2006. I like to think that this experience was and still is part of the inspiration for my work. With my passion for art, craft, design, and handmade industry I continue to explore creativity as a force. I choose textiles as a medium to work with and I love it for the fact that outside the business aspect I find it relaxing and enriching my daily life. Texture, stitch, colour, natural fibres, collections that are made by hand, love of tradition, and sustainability - those are the elements that inspire me. My work philosophy is all about the industry and in creating pieces that celebrate handmade in all its irregular and unique beauty. I design and hand-make wearable garments, accessories using free-hand painting, dyeing, and printing techniques. I also work on commissioned pieces that might enhance and decorate your home. I always loved linen fabric because of its long history, traditions, and natural qualities. Coming from Lithuania and living in Ireland, countries with strong and old traditions of linen production, it was only natural to use linen for my work. I also work with silk and natural fibre blends creating wide product collection.