Towels
My  towels embrace the tradition of beauty with utility--each use brings a moment of light to daily living. They are my own designs, some influenced by Japanese or Scandinavian tradition or by the Arts and Crafts movement, especially the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

The extraordinary absorbency and "hand" (feel) of my towels have created many loyal customers. Woven with the most absorbent cottons I can find, each towel is hemmed by hand, and washed and dried twice to ready it for its place in the kitchen or bath.

Many of my customers are initially afraid that they have to treat my towels very carefully, but don't be afraid to put them to work! The fine craftsmanship of the towels means they will last for years - and get better the more they're used. I have towels that have been used around the kitchen daily for nearly 25 years!

Table Runners
The table runners are variations on my towel designs.  Like the towels, the table linens are machine washable and dryable.

Scarves
Customers have long requested wearable versions of my work, and so I weave scarves using the same designs, craftsmanship and quality materials as my towels and table runners. My son, Tom, is apprenticing with me and weaves top-notch renditions of my designs. 

My Background

My work has been shown at numerous galleries, events and festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest. I am a member of the Portland Handweavers Guild, LOCAL 14 and the Columbia Gorge Arts and Culture Alliance.

Email me: beth@bethpoirier.com