Vaishnavi Tajne is a Textile designer based in London specialising in Print and Mixed media for Interior Textiles and Fashion. She is currently pursuing her MA in Textiles at the Royal College of Art.
Her work strikes a harmonious balance between handcrafted and machine-made processes to create textiles inspired by the spirit of geometric abstraction and latest trends. Each piece showcases a mesmerizing interplay of repetition and balance, enhanced by a palette of bold colors, enlivening spaces with a stimulating visual impact.
Combining the simplicity of forms with mixed techniques, her designs evoke a sense of calm while pulsating with dynamic energy.
She elevates her practice through a simple whipped running stitch, complemented by digital embroidery and screen printing. This seamless merger of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology creates a captivating blend of art, craft, and design.
EDUCATION
2023-2024 | MA Textile Design | The Royal College of Art, London
2020 | Harvard Management | Online Mentoring Certificate course
2013-2017 | BA Textile Design| National Institute of Design, India
2015-2016 | Exchange Program | Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland.
EXPERIENCE
2024 | Designer | Fabriculture Home Ltd, London
2018-2023 | Senior Designer | D’Decor Home Fabrics, Mumbai, India
2018 | Print Designer- Freelance | Kareetta Designs, New York
2017 | Design Intern | G.M Syntex Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India
EXHIBITIONS
2024 | MA Textiles Festival | Royal College of Art, London
2024 | MA Textiles WIP Show | Upper Gilbunkian Gallery, Royal College of Art, London
2024 | New Designers | Business Design Centre, Islington, London
AWARDS
2024 | 2nd Prize -The Worshipful Company of Dyers Award for a printed textile design for fashion
2024 | 2nd Prize -The Prestigious Textiles LTD award for a textile design suitable for domestic curtains, upholstery, cushions and blinds, drawn in repeat.
2024 | Commendation - The Woolmark Company Award for a textile design for a Merino Wool-rich fabric, of any construction, for fashion/accessories or for interior products.
2024 | Commendation - The Clothworkers’ Company Award for a fabric for either fashion or interiors which shows an innovative combination of textile processes.
EXTRACURRICULAR
2022 | Managerial Development Program |D’Decor Home Fabrics, India
2020 | Voluntary Tutoring |Gyan Peethika School, Uttar Pradesh, India
2015 | Craft Documentation | National Institute of Design, Gujarat, India