"Using Airbnb Experiences, I found a Zen Weaving class where you can "immerse yourself in your rhythm on a loom and craft a mindful tapestry with endless yarns." Tapestry weaving is an ancient art form, where threads are woven on a loom to create abstract designs - aka something pretty to hang on your wall."
"I arrived at Loop of the Loom in Dumbo, Brooklyn, where I was greeted by Yukako, the studio's owner and founder. I immediately felt a sense of calm upon stepping inside: soothing music played, the room was open and spacious, and a variety of colorful tapestries adorned the walls - which came in handy when looking for inspiration with my own design."
"With both of my hands occupied, there was no way to pick up my phone. No distractions. No mindless scrolling. Just weaving. And it felt really good. I was immediately grounded in the moment as I focused on the movements of the craft."
A social media editor struggling with winter blues and constant phone dependency discovered relief through a Zen Weaving class at Loop of the Loom in Brooklyn. The ancient art of tapestry weaving involves threading yarn on a loom to create abstract textile designs. During a private lesson with studio founder Yukako, the participant selected a color palette and began weaving, finding the repetitive hand movements immediately grounding and meditative. The physical engagement of the craft naturally prevented phone use and digital distraction, creating a present-moment experience that countered the isolation and screen fatigue of winter months.
Read at Bustle
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]