Beatrice Waanders – Dutch wool in the international high-end design world

Beatrice Waanders is an international renowned textilesartist and since 15 years specialized in local Dutch wool. She’s one of the pioneers of radical sustainable wool and natural fiberart and an ambassador for revaluation of local Dutch wool. Her wool she obtains straight via sheepflock grazingprojects for restore of natural biodiversity in order of Dutch governmental landscape conservation organisations like Natuurmonumenten and Staatsbosbeheer. Her art is presented at expositions like DDW, Maison & Objet, Milan Designweek, Object, Big Art, PAN and Art Basel Miami. She worked for several prestigious brands like LVMH, John Galliano, Maison Margiela, singer Rihanna and Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout.