I am a facebook fan of “ecco*eco” and almost every day they feature a new artist. Today it is Taiana Giefer who is a stunning designer using felted merino wool textiles. She is featured in The Moment Blog – NYTimes.com and her designs are marvelous and wearable and usable. Taiana is a native of California and works in New York. Throughout her life she has immersed herself in the world of art and textiles and is certainly is an up-and-coming designer. All her designs are handmade by Taiana in the USA and you will never find an identical piece due to the organic process. Taiana Giefer is only 21 years old, but her edgy, felted merino wool textiles have already captured the attention of some pretty influential fashion folk. Francisco Costa collaborated with the New York-based designer on custom fabrics for his fall Calvin Klein collection, and Rick Owens liked her cloud-soft creations so much that he decided to sell them at his Paris boutique. Giefer whose boyfriend is the artist and Abraxas Rex Jewelry designer Paris Kain also sells her hand-woven scarves, throws and blankets at Maxfield in Los Angeles. Each richly textured piece is one of a kind and takes up to a week to make. “I love creating things that are new and innovative, but really show off the handwork that went into them,” she says. Get them while they’re relatively affordable: prices start at $300 for a small scarf and go up to $3,000 for a large blanket or tapestry. Go to taianadesign.com for more information.
