It is a project set up by two passionate people, a weaver Helena Loermans and a painter and art historian Marta Pokojowczyk. The authors are creating handwoven canvases with European hemp and linen yarn both natural and in colour. With respect for the basis of both crafts artists construct unique and composed textures which may interact with paints. This crosses between two disciplines; weaving and painting. Our studios are located in Odemira, Portugal and Wroclaw, Poland. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us by an email: helenaloermans@gmail.com or martapokojowczyk@gmail.com. Welcome and enjoy, Helena and Marta.
the 1 st 'mantelillo' canvases are taken from the loom...




The authors... Helena Loermans & Marta Pokojowczyk are creating unique handwoven canvases in composed textures with European hemp and linen yarn...





... 'mantelillo' work in progress; this part is woven with handspun linen ... 


 
... mantelillo

 
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Few snapshots from Hempweavers Atelier in Odemira where we are working on a replica of a XVI century linen textile. On this canvas El Greco painted 'El entierro del conde de Orgaz'...




In the footsteps of a Master from the XVIth century... 



 
Hempweavers team in Odemira:) Stay tuned... !