Mary Jaeger
Wearable Art

The Gallery has featured the work of Mary Jaeger for a number of years; she is a member of a select group of American textile artists who create one-of-a-kind and limited edition clothing pieces which can also be used for interior decoration.  She has used the shibori technique to make scarves, tees, coats, and wall hangings.  She is regularly featured at the Smithsonian Craft Show and has been honored with many awards from the national and international fiber arts community.
 
My work is about modern elegance and rich traditions. Uncluttered textiles and accessories reflect my aesthetic---melding ancient Eastern and contemporary Western design. Drawing on years of study and work in Japan and other areas of Asia, South East Asia and Europe, I create timeless collections and items for fashion and interiors that seamlessly move between seasons, places and occasions.

The core of my niche women's and interior accessory collections are inspired by my passions for color, texture and pattern. I use shaped resist dyeing techniques synthesized with voluminous silhouettes and a love of hand-crafted construction and couture details. Beginning with woven and knit natural fibers such as cotton, linen, silk, wool, alpaca and cashmere, I proceed to selectively dye and shrink portions of the fabric or garment multiple times.

Mary works in her Brooklyn Atelier from design conception through production. She believes in circular fashion which is eco-conscious and sustainable, using post-production materials and vintage garments to extend their lives and save them from landfill sites. “I strive to help make our world a more hopeful and enjoyable place to live by preserving and offering the art of one-of-a-kind and limited edition handmade accessories, clothing and interior textile objects.”

This outstanding collection, which has arrived as we begin to think of holiday gifts, will entrance any lover of wearable art and exquisite textiles.  For detailed information on each piece, including care instructions, please click through to the Artist's Pages.
 

Plaid Raspberry Rust Illusions
Featherweight Cashmere Shawl
Model:  Emma Godman.   Photo credit Mary Jaeger.

Model:  Emma Godman.   Photo credit Mary Jaeger.
 

Khadi Squares Scarf:  Indigo Squares on Violet