Arounna Khounnoraj

eyond extending the lives of our wardrobes, the art of visible mending (using decorative yet purposeful stitches to repair our textiles) can offer us something that’s more than purely functional. Master of the technique, as well as maker, teacher, and author, Arounna Khounnoraj believes that visible mending can be a meditative process, allowing us to slow down and reconnect with our everyday belongings. “It also allows me to really connect to an older tradition of what was perhaps considered domestic or women’s work,” she adds. “There is a real pride