Helen is a handweaver and natural dyer living in North Yorkshire.  Whilst working as a Fashion Designer in London, Helen’s passion for woven textiles inspired her to start weaving.  After returning to Yorkshire, she set up her weaving practice, Studio Milena.

Environmentally considered textiles are at the heart of Helen’s weaving practice. Choosing to weave with only natural fibres including British wool, linen and organic cotton.  Helen’s practice has evolved to now include naturally dyed woven art, which she hand-dyes in her garden studio using plant-based materials.  Grown, gathered and carefully sourced throughout each season.

My weaving is influenced by a fascination with architectural details, and I’m captivated by architecture’s relationship with its surrounding landscape.  Rural, urban, coastal.  The rhythm, light and colour of the changing seasons continually inspire me.

Weaving offers Helen a spontaneous and a thoughtful approach to creating her textile art panels and luxurious woven scarves.  By entwining layers of texture and colour as she weaves, Helen captures her inspiration through a tactile interplay of colour and geometric pattern.  Inviting you to take a closer look.  Tempting you to touch the tactile nature of her work.

STUDIO MILENA:  Contemporary handwoven artistic textiles and thoughtfully designed scarves.  Slowly woven by hand with carefully selected natural yarns and plant-based colour palettes.