Ji | The Atelier

I’m the founder of Ji | The Atelier, a textile studio and curated space in Berkeley where I design textiles and bring together handmade objects, vintage pieces, workshops, and gatherings.My work with textiles began with a love of pattern, material, and the handmade processes behind the objects we live with. Over the years, I’ve designed textile collections and worked closely with skilled block printers and weavers in India, developing a deeper appreciation for the knowledge, rhythm, and craftsmanship behind this centuries-old practice.One of the things I’ve loved most about building The Atelier is seeing how much people in our community enjoy gathering around craft, learning something new, and sharing the experience of making together. For years, many have asked if I would someday teach block printing, and having a studio where we can now gather around a table and make things together finally made that possible.What I love about teaching block printing is helping people experience just how much possibility can come from a carved block, pigment, and repetition. A single motif can become something entirely different depending on how it is placed, rotated, repeated, or combined with another. You don’t need to consider yourself an artist to make something beautiful. I want the experience to feel approachable and exploratory, while also giving people a greater appreciation for the skill behind traditionally handcrafted textiles.The Atelier and my work have been featured in local press, and in 2026 The Atelier was selected as a Diablo Magazine Best of the East Bay Editors’ Pick. Most of all, I’m excited to share a craft that has been an important part of my own textile practice and to welcome more people into the studio to experience it firsthand.