About the artist

Emily Nicolaides(b. 1991) is a Cypriot-American artist, author, and weaver who specializes in contemporary circular weaving. Her work is inspired by the Mediterranean, weaving history, and her grandmothers.

She first began weaving in 2013 during a workshop. She immediately fell in love with the rhythms of the weaving process, the feel of the tools, and the resulting cloth. Upon completing the workshop, Emily bought her first loom and has been weaving and investigating ever since.

In September 2022, Emily’s first book Amazing Circular Weaving was published by Abrams Books(US) and Search Press(UK). She has spent six years researching the possibilities and limitations of weaving in a circular format. Emily is excited to share the findings through her book.

When Emily isn’t weaving, she loves reading historical fiction, eating Mediterranean food, curating seasonal playlists, swimming in the sea, and spending time with her family. She currently resides in Limassol, Cyprus with her husband, Joe.