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​Elsje Janssen
Memory Textiles
Unique abstract compositions and objects
created with clothes and textiles
Textiles have continually been the recurring theme in my life. I have researched, preserved, exhibited, and created them.
I use fabrics or favorite items of clothing of a deceased person to make Memory Textiles, as I call them. These help survivors grieve and let go. By upcycling fabrics into new textile forms, I give them a second life. They become cherished objects of comfort, love, and memory. I also capture special moments in textiles.
In addition, I consult for museums, public cultural heritage, and private collections.
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