Originally from Italy, I started my career in the fashion industry which brought me first to New York City. My job shaped my appreciation for design, color, and materials, however over time I felt increasingly drawn to a more hands-on and nature-centered form of creativity. Color, plants, and traditional crafts guided me toward creative expressions rooted in nature, and in 2022, after moving to Charleston, SC, I started a project dedicated to exploring natural dyes and creating art and craft pieces using plant-based pigments.

Travel has been an important part of my journey. I have lived on different continents and traveled extensively, experiences that allowed me to discover the artistic traditions and craftsmanship of different cultures. Today, my practice blends my background in fashion with a slower, more mindful creative process. Each piece reflects an exploration of color, nature, and craft, resulting in work that carries both a contemporary sensibility and a respect for traditional techniques, and reflects my unique eclectic sense of style.

I came to learn about indigo and its history in South Carolina when I met Caroline Harper, artist, designer and original founder of Chi Design Indigo. Over ten years ago, Caroline started growing indigo in the Low Country, processing the plant, extracting the pigment and dyeing natural materials to create a line of home and fashion accessories. After several years of running a successful business, my good friend Caroline moved back to her native France and entrusted me with continuing her legacy. You will see us continue our collaboration in new ways under the Chi Design Indigo umbrella.

I am honored of being part of a growing community of growers, dyers and textile artists not only in the Lowcountry, but also around the world. Embracing the slower and more sustainable practice of natural dyeing has opened my eyes and heart to a healthier lifestyle and a possible better future.