Joscelyn Himes is a textile artist whose hand-dyed fabrics combine the precision patterning of Shibori tying methods with compelling color sensibility. Joscelyn dyes her patterns on silk charmeuse, silk dupioni, linen, and cotton. Her fabrics have been used in collections of several larger design houses including Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Vera Wang, as well as in collections of boutique couture designers like Colleen Quen in SanFrancisco.

Joscelyn also produces a line of hand-dyed silk scarves and home accessories sold in boutiques around the country and at her private studio and retail space, Nui Kai, located in the Crossroads Arts District, 1717 Wyandotte, Suite 200, KCMO 64108. Visit myspace.com/nuikai. Send snail and email contact information to receive invitations to studio trunk shows featuring Joscelyn’s work and that of other local fashion artists.

A Montana native, Joscelyn received a degree in Art History and Fiber from the Kansas City Art Institute. She lives in historic Northeast Kansas City with her husband and two children.