Emily Ridings

Emily Ridings Emily Ridings is a Kentucky native designer, exploring traditional craft with repurposed materials.

Led a workshop at Midnight Gallery, and left so inspired by the wildly different outcomes of basic materials and techniq...
06/13/2026

Led a workshop at Midnight Gallery, and left so inspired by the wildly different outcomes of basic materials and techniques. Thank you to everyone who joined and embraced the process 🫶🏻

The two blue-grey stripes were total luck, and my favorite part 🌀 available
05/27/2026

The two blue-grey stripes were total luck, and my favorite part 🌀 available

Woven over a vintage base 💡online now
05/15/2026

Woven over a vintage base 💡online now

I took a few years off from making bags until it excited me again. We’re back! Round reed is lending itself to subtle pa...
05/14/2026

I took a few years off from making bags until it excited me again. We’re back! Round reed is lending itself to subtle patterns, braided rims, and a generally more enjoyable process for me. This one and a couple others will be available tomorrow at 12pm est

This Friday I’ll be updating my site for the first (and maybe only) time this year! A little bit of everything, includin...
05/13/2026

This Friday I’ll be updating my site for the first (and maybe only) time this year! A little bit of everything, including these first edition side tables. See you at noon est 🧺

Another mirror, a little more pattern play 🌀 (sold)
05/08/2026

Another mirror, a little more pattern play 🌀 (sold)

I spent a sweet afternoon earlier this spring making cyanotypes with . She documented the process as part of her senior ...
04/30/2026

I spent a sweet afternoon earlier this spring making cyanotypes with . She documented the process as part of her senior capstone, Bluegrass, which explores and gives love to our home state of KY 💙

I’m currently on the way to CT with plenty of caning scarves to share at ! Hope to see you there.

The mantel was a generally unprecedented process, but especially for the curve of the legs. I wove the front first, and ...
04/20/2026

The mantel was a generally unprecedented process, but especially for the curve of the legs. I wove the front first, and worked on every other part to stall before tackling the sides. There were a couple rounds of unweaving before understanding that each curve would be a little different because of the irregular weaver widths. Subtle asymmetry as evidence of human hands 👌🏻

Thank you for your genius concept, for the frame, and . Photos by .cecilia. And thank you for mantel celebrating with me!

It’s been two years since inception, and the mantel is complete! Woven with white ash over a wood frame for a beautifull...
04/16/2026

It’s been two years since inception, and the mantel is complete! Woven with white ash over a wood frame for a beautifully crafted home in Lexington. Thank you for your trust and shared vision on this piece. I’ll share more slowly, as I savor .cecilia’s photos and not weaving any more 90 degree angles for now.

I made fraternal twin baskets for and received a Woman Pendant from her. As the big things intensify, these little thin...
01/27/2025

I made fraternal twin baskets for and received a Woman Pendant from her. As the big things intensify, these little things mean more to me. They’re not so little. Keep beauty circulating, on or off ig 🫶🏻 thank you Jeannie 🫶🏻

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