Description: Detroit Based Weaver and Natural Dyer
Mandisa Right, Najma Left
It was a true honor to be able to interview Mandisa Smith, a Detroit native and fiber artist that I am inspired by for her unique designs, zero waste techniques, and community leadership. When I heard Mandisa speak at a sustainability panel hosted by Science Gallery Lab Detroit at MOCAD, I knew I needed to sit down with her to hear her story and ask about her creative process. Mandisa Smith has been felting for more than 20 years and is a co-owner of Detroit Fiber Works, alongside Najma Ma’at Wilson. Detroi
Mandisa shared so much about herself, as well as the rich history of this area. It’s so important to value the long time makers in Detroit’s creative community, and through sharing this interview I hope to celebrate how far Mandisa has come in her work, as well as invite you to be excited about, and keep up with, the new things she has coming. Sitting inside her store on Livernois, in the Northwest Detroit, was the perfect place to chat about her work. From this store with so many beautiful creations, to Ku