Thread Lightly: Contemporary Textiles at Malimbus Studio

Malimbus Studio is a space where contemporary textile art meets timeless craftsmanship. Founded in Barcelona by Gabriela Malimbus, who studied sculpture at the Massana School, the studio approaches textiles as a transformative force able to shape space, evoke emotion, and invite reflection.

Inspired by the intricate nest-weaving of the African Malimbus bird, the studio’s name reflects its ethos: vibrant, meticulous, and rooted in nature. Each piece is handcrafted using natural, sustainable materials and shaped through a slow, deliberate process that celebrates the tactile rhythm of braiding, knotting, stitching, and weaving. No two works are exactly alike; whether a one-off wall piece germinating its own tiny eco-system, or a small, carefully hand-tied edition, each carries the imprint of time, hand, and intention.

Valva Tapestry (detail). Plumb cotton rope, mussel shells, black paper threads. Gabriela Malimbus.

Malimbus creations blur the line between art and object. With a deep respect for the quiet power of textiles, the studio designs pieces that transform atmosphere as much as aesthetic - tactile compositions that bring emotional depth and spatial harmony. They are made not only with materials in mind, but with the people who live alongside them. Every thread is considered, every technique reimagined through a contemporary lens...

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Image Credits:

Lead: Germinated Tapestry (Detail) by Gabriela Malimbus.

All images courtesy of Gabriela Malimbus.