Laura Berkowitz Gilbert

After graduating with a BA in History from University of Pennsylvania, Laura moved to New York City and immersed herself in the world of design and received her BFA in graphic design from Parsons School of Design.

While working at various design firms, Laura entered the world of fiber through knitting and ultimately felting. She soon began incorporating her natural dyeing practice into her fiber work. Working with natural dyes like indigo, cochineal and even food waste like onion skins, she coaxes beautiful colors out of the dyebaths to dye scarves, felted vases, and fiber for wall art. 

Visible mending is a natural extension of her sustainable art practice, aligning with her commitment to thoughtful craftsmanship, natural materials, and reducing waste. By using naturally dyed threads and patches, each repair becomes an intentional design element, celebrating the beauty of imperfection rather than discarding what is worn. This practice not only extends the life of textiles but also reduces contributions to landfills, reinforcing a slow fashion mindset that values repair, reuse, and creative expression