Karen Verlinden

Karen Verlinden is a Belgian textile designer whose practice explores texture, tactility and atmosphere through woven materials. Her works are both functional and poetic, inhabiting the space between art, design and craft. 

Type

Designer, textile artist, weaver of atmospheres

Synopsis

Trained in textile design and based in Belgium, Verlinden develops her own collections while collaborating with architects and designers on bespoke projects. Her pieces are sought after for their material sensitivity and ability to transform interiors through subtle textures and tones. 

For Verlinden, textiles are more than surfaces they are landscapes of touch and light. She approaches weaving as a meditative act, giving rhythm and depth to her materials. 

  • Textile as architecture: fabrics as structural and spatial elements. 

  • Subtle presence: quiet works that change atmospheres. 

  • Tactile dialogue: inviting touch, emotion and intimacy. 

Her work is characterized by natural fibers such as wool, linen and silk, often woven in neutral palettes with rich textures. Through layering and composition, she creates textiles that feel timeless and deeply human. 

The following pieces by Karen Verlinden are available exclusively through Soleille Gallery.