Natasha Christensen of Slow Woven Textile Studio is a Manawatū based weaver and fibre artist who works exclusively with natural fibres and hand-dyes yarn in colours inspired by the beautiful native plant life of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

She trained under master weaver Esther Nitschke MBE, who remained a dear friend and mentor her until her passing in January this year. Natasha works from a large, light-filled studio on a farm near Palmerston North, sharing the creative space with her father, rural artist Graham Christensen.

Her work balances artistry and everyday usefulness. A handwoven throw may hang as a statement piece in a gallery, yet it is equally made to be lived with — draped over a chair, wrapped around shoulders, and woven into the quiet rituals of daily life.

Slow Woven celebrates the slow nature of weaving, the patience and mindfulness required, and the true beauty of a unique hand-crafted textile.  

You can read more about Natasha in a recent article in The Post and in an interview over on Felt.