Karen Williamson
Karen is a textile artist working with natural dyes and botanical contact prints on fabric. She is the sole creator and owner of Ake Ake Shrouds, Aotearoa's first and only artisan shroud making business. Using plant dyes and natural fibres, Karen creates bespoke funeral shrouds with a sustainable kaupapa and as an ex palliative care nurse also provides a wrap around service to help whānau navigate their funeral planning. She advocates for natural burial and family led death care. Her shrouds can be bought online, or personalised by commission using plants that are significant to the client.
Enquiries and studio visits are always welcome.
Shroud purchases are made through the Ake Ake Shrouds website
Portfolio
Botanical printing
Process
Plant material is bundled within pre-prepared fabric, then steamed over time to release the tanins, leaving permanent leaf imprints. Seasons, water quality, soil quality, temperature, time and the intersection of pigments within a bundle all influence the outcome. This art form requires a deep and harmonious respect for the environment.
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