Galore Bouquet Vase

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Slow and pondery first weaves of the year

@countrylivingmag just included me in their Country Design 100, and I am honored!

Most days are quiet and somewhat repetitive, with an ultimate aim to just trust myself and continue caring about the work. To receive this validation alongside so man

Thank you @traditionalhome for this Winter 2025 feature! Ready for more moving and making and tangling lines between art, design, product, sculpture, and on 🧶

Photo by @oh.cecilia

I noticed an uptick in documentation of my hands this year (for a few reasons, and much captured by @oh.cecilia). Muscle memory leads the way so much of the time, it’s kind of shocking to see the mechanics of my fingers in motion. The intricacy

Emily Ridings is a Kentucky-born artist and craftswoman whose work reinterprets the ancestral art of basketry through a modern, intuitive lens. Based in Lexington, KY, Emily creates sculptural and functional pieces by hand using reed and wood, emphasizing sustainability and zero-waste production.