Nordic loom weaving wool tapestry
Aslaugsig.com — Handwoven in the North • Natural • Sustainable

AslaugSig — WoolLight & Loom

Contemporary Viking minimalism. Large tapestries, soft wall hangings, plant-dyed yarns and quiet interiors — made slowly on wooden looms, inspired by fjords, fog and old sagas.

9+Years weaving
340Tapestries
100%Natural fibres
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01 — About the atelier

Woven stories from a northern woman

Aslaug Sig is an artist, weaver and natural dyer. Her name comes from saga heroine Aslaug — wise, resilient, deeply connected to nature. That spirit lives in every thread.

HANDWOVEN • NATURAL DYE • SINCE 2016 • ✦
Aslaug Sig textile artist portrait
Atelier North62°N Light

Working between a fjord studio and a city loom-room. Wool from free sheep, dyes from birch, madder and lichen.

I weave slowness back into modern homes.

Mass production made textiles silent. I want them to speak again — of hands, seasons, sheep on mossy hills, of grandmother patterns re-imagined for concrete lofts and cabins.

Every Aslaug Sig piece starts as raw fleece or flax. I wash, card, spin, dye with plants, then weave on countermarch and frame looms. No two pieces are identical. Small irregularities are signatures, not flaws.

🌿 MaterialsIcelandic & Norwegian wool, linen, hemp, nettle. No synthetics.
🎨 Dye gardenIndigo, weld, madder, birch leaves, onion skins, iron + oak.
🧶 TechniqueRya, tapestry, double weave, twill, inlay, embroidery.
♻️ EthosZero waste, repairable, heirloom for 100 years.
2016 — BEGINNING
First loom in a Bergen attic. Small rya rugs for friends, dyed in kitchen pots.
2019 — FJORD STUDIO
Move to a boathouse. Large-format tapestries, first interior commissions.
2023 — NATURAL DYE LAB
Plant library of 80 colours. Workshops, yarn line, slow interiors.
2026 — TODAY
Aslaugsig.com as living archive. Collections, journal, custom art for calm spaces.
How I workRead journal
02 — Collections

Three worlds, one thread

From monumental wall art to everyday softness. All pieces can be commissioned in custom sizes and palette — woven to your light.

Fjord tapestry collection interior
Saga Series • 12 pieces

Fjord Tapestries

Large abstract landscapes — fog lines, basalt strata, sea mist. For hotels, retreats, quiet living rooms.

Commission →
Scandinavian soft interior with woven throw
Hygge Line • 28 pieces

Soft for Home

Throws, cushions, runners and rya rugs. Undyed greys, oat, moss. Machine-washable wool, extra soft.

Shop custom →
Natural dye yarn skeins
Dye Lab • 80 colours

Yarn & Colour

Plant-dyed skeins, weaving kits, swatch books. For makers who want to touch true colour.

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03 — Craft & process

From fleece to heirloom in 7 slow steps

Weaving hands detail Natural wool fibres

A single tapestry takes 80–200 hours. I document every batch — sheep farm, dye pot pH, loom tension — so your piece carries provenance like fine wine.

01
Sourcing & sorting
Longwool from small farms. Hand-sorted, washed with soapwort, no chemicals.
02
Spinning & warping
Woollen and worsted yarns. Linen warp tensioned for decades without sagging.
03
Natural dyeing
Three dips, sun cure, vinegar fix. Lightfast colours that deepen beautifully.
04
Weaving
Rya knots, soumak, pick-and-pick. Listening to tension, not fighting it.
05
Finishing & repair promise
Hemmed, blocked, signed. Free lifetime repair — send it home if moths visit.
04 — Journal / News

Atelier notes & news

Dye recipes, loom diaries, studio life, sustainability thoughts and new collection drops. Updated weekly from the fjord.

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Loom
Jan 12, 2026

How I dye wool with birch leaves

Golden olive in one pot — full recipe, mordants and mistakes to avoid.

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Yarn
Jan 05, 2026

Rya knots for beginners

Three variations that change texture completely. Diagrams inside.

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Interior
Dec 28, 2025

Styling textiles in small cabins

How one large tapestry replaces five small decor objects.

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05 — Love letters

Homes that breathe easier

★★★★★

“Aslaug wove a 2-meter fog tapestry for our cabin. Guests touch it before they say hello. It changed the acoustics, the light, everything.”

— Ingrid H., Oslo cabin owner
★★★★★

“The birch-dyed throw is the only thing my kids fight over — in a good way. Two winters, still perfect, smells like hay.”

— Maya L., interior architect
★★★★★

“We commissioned six runners for our retreat hotel. Natural colours, zero shedding, guests ask to buy them weekly.”

— Jonas & Freya, Fjord Retreat

Questions, answered

Custom sizes, washing, pets, sun-fading — ask anything via the form.

Textile in interior
How long does a custom tapestry take?

Small pieces 3–4 weeks, large 8–12 weeks including dyeing. Rush possible for undyed palettes.

Are natural dyes washable and lightfast?

Yes — with proper mordanting and care. I include a care card and test each batch for 200h sunlight.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, rolled in linen and recycled tube. Free repair returns within EU/UK/US.

Can I visit the studio?

Open loom days first Saturday monthly. Write via contact to reserve.

06 — Contact

Let's weave your calm

Tell me about your space, light, colours you love. I reply within 2 days with sketches, yarn samples and honest timeline.

  • ✦ Studio: Fjordveien 12, Boathouse Atelier — visits by appointment
  • ✦ Hours: Mon–Thu 9–16, loom days Sat 11–15
  • ✦ Direct: hello via form below — fastest way
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