Profile

Hanako Stubbe is a textile designer and artisan weaver. Trained at ENSCI-Les Ateliers and ENSAAMA Olivier de Serres, she is currently a resident at the Ateliers de Paris incubator (class of 2024–2026).
Her practice revolves around the creation of wall hangings and hand-woven pieces, custom-made for interior design projects. She develops delicate, sensory work centered on the architecture of fabric, the construction of colors, and the exploration of materials.
In her works, the structures of the textile—warp and weft, interplay of threads, and layering of materials—become a true language. What remains invisible to the naked eye is revealed through gesture and scale, transforming weaving into a medium for both expression and transmission.
Mindful of the origin of her materials, she prioritizes ethical and sustainable French production, collaborating notably with manufacturers certified as Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company), such as Filature Fonty. She also explores bio-based materials, as evidenced by her research on seaweed conducted with Samuel Tomatis.
Her recent travels and encounters with Japanese craftsmanship have led her to incorporate washi paper into her weavings, opening new avenues of experimentation for lighting fixtures and decorative textiles where artisanal traditions and contemporary design engage in dialogue.
Her work is part of a dynamic collaboration with designers, artisans, fabric manufacturers, and interior architects. Among her recent projects are a collaboration with feather artist Maud Ruby presented at “Oui Design New York” with Villa Albertine, a project with Samuel Tomatis and Decathlon Advanced Design, as well as collaborations with the Japanese firms Maekawa Inden and Domyo as part of the Edo Tokyo Kirari program, for which she was awarded a grant in 2025.