Angie Parker

Riverside MillMaker Showcase GalleryExhibition

2 Jan

Maker Showcase

This is the first opportunity to see a selection of handwoven rugs and functional artworks featured in Krokbragd: Contemporary Weaving With Colour by Angie Parker.

This capsule collection documents interpretations of this traditional Norwegian weaving technique from it’s origins to present day. See up close the technique which has captivated Angie Parker for over thirty years and discover how the vibrant designs and patterns can give this age-old Scandinavian technique a 21st century twist.

Angie Parker has a worldwide reputation for weaving krokbragd, and her passion for this technique shines through in her work. Her expertly-executed rugs, wall hangings, furnishings and artworks are known for their joyful colour combinations, as well as their exquisite finishing. In addition to exhibiting and selling her work, she regularly teaches and is a passionate advocate for running a profitable craft business, and the sustainability of craft practices for the contemporary maker.

Whether you are just beginning your krokbragd journey or have been weaving for decades, Parker’s approach will inspire you to see new possibilities in this beloved Scandinavian weaving tradition.

7 February - 21 March 2026

Maker Showcase Gallery

Events

Saturday 7 February 11am - 12pm: Meet the Maker and Demonstration with Angie Parker

Angie’s Book

This book by Angie Parker is a practical guide to all aspects of this popular Norwegian weaving technique. With over 400 beautiful photographs and step-by-step instruction, it gives a detailed account of the techniques used by the author and other contemporary weavers. Written for weavers of all abilities, it features vibrant designs and patterns, and shows how this age-old Scandinavian technique can be given a 21st century twist to create stunning contemporary work.

Expect to see pieces celebrating this tradition, using Angie’s signature unorthodox and vibrant colour combinations!

About the exhibitor

Angie Parker | Weaving | Bristol

Angie Parker is a weaver, designer and colourist.

Her rugs and textiles are expertly hand-woven using traditional techniques such as Krokbragd. She combines this with an instinctive and daring approach to colour.

It is the creative process of importing a contemporary element to the time honoured techniques of weaving, and the responses from the viewer which most excite her.

She creates one off textiles to commission and small batch production runs from her Bristol studio.

Website: angieparkertextiles.com
Instagram: @angieparkertextiles

Profile image credit: Alice Hendy