{"product_id":"london-textile-month-open-studio-and-talk-with-laura-miles-of-woven-studio","title":"Saturday 12-Sunday 13 September, 12-4 p.m.: Open Studio and Talk, Laura Miles of Woven Studio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MquVCzDYNuEcuMVH9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoven Studio, E01, 400 Caledonian Rd, London N1 1DN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLaura Miles is a London-based textile designer and founder of WOVEN Studio, established in 1997. With over two decades of experience in woven textiles, she specialises in jacquard and dobby design, working across fashion and interiors with an emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer practice bridges contemporary design with traditional weaving techniques, developed through collaborations with mills and artisan communities internationally, including in India, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan. Alongside her consultancy work, Laura launched the WOVEN label, creating handwoven garments produced in partnership with women’s weaving cooperatives, supporting ethical production and long-term livelihoods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura’s work is rooted in a commitment to material integrity, slow processes, and the preservation of textile heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTucked away in a quiet corner, Woven Studio has been home to handweaving since its founding by Laura Miles in 1997. It is a working studio where fabric is developed with intention and where traditional skills meet contemporary ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe space is home to a remarkable collection of handlooms, including three dobby looms and a wide-width production loom used to weave complex, custom textiles from an eclectic mix of materials: feather yarns, paper threads and fine natural fibres. Visitors are welcome to explore the studio, browse the yarn archive and see the work at its source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAt the front of the studio, the WOVEN collection — a line of handwoven garments made from organic cotton in collaboration with the WomenWeave and Karghewale collectives in India — will be available to purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eLaura will give a short talk at \u003cstrong\u003e12.30pm on both days\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting on her career in textiles and the ethos that has shaped the brand from the beginning. A quiet and unhurried afternoon in the company of considered cloth.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlease note, this is a free event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. No payment details are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wovenstudiolondon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Woven Studio's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/london.woven\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow Woven Studio on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woven Studio","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ September 12, 2026 12:00 PM","offer_id":48161570947307,"sku":"TS-8fbf0d","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ September 13, 2026 12:00 PM","offer_id":48161570980075,"sku":"TS-df7945","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/e70c7118-6f05-4742-b783-7b1a8c1114b8.jpg?v=1777498292","url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/london-textile-month-open-studio-and-talk-with-laura-miles-of-woven-studio","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}