Rooted now in the Pacific Northwest, MIĀ works with fleece from small farms from the region and beyond. We find endless joy and wonder in the textures, colors, curls, and all the little quirks that make every fleece unique! There is something magical about working with a material so full of its own character and history, discovering what makes each one special, and finding new ways to bring it to life.
Our visual language draws from topographic lines, the marks that reveal the shape of a landscape. We see the same kind of beauty in fleece: its crimp, layers, and individual character and the lines of connection between place, life, and lineage. From whole-fleece rugs to wearable textiles and washed fiber, each offering is an celebration of natural fiber and its origins.
MIĀ is an ongoing exploration of the things that have always inspired us: the wonder of the natural world, the joy of making by hand, and the connections between the materials we work with and the lives they come from.
Photography by Shelby Lascelles of Wild Folk Photos