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Vera Alexanderova is a Sydney-based textile and felt artist with a background in fashion design and professional experience in visual communication and advertising.
For over twenty years, she has been developing a distinctive artistic language through working with wool and natural fibres. Her practice combines Australian merino wool (18–20 microns) with silk and a wide range of natural materials, including various types of raw fleece and curls. In recent years, her work has increasingly focused on large-scale wall pieces, where she explores the relationship between material, texture and colour. These works are constructed through layering, manual dyeing and controlled shrinkage, resulting in complex, tactile surfaces that balance density and transparency. A defining aspect of her practice is the principle of seamless construction: all forms are created directly through the felting process, without sewing or assembly. This approach allows for a high level of structural integrity and material coherence. Originally working in Moscow, her early pieces were shaped by a cold climate and resulted in dense, sculptural forms. After relocating to Australia, her work evolved towards lighter, more fluid and painterly expressions, influenced by the light, textures and spatial qualities of the Australian landscape. |
Her works have been presented in solo exhibitions and featured in professional textile publications. She is a two-time recipient of the Standard of Excellence award at the Royal Easter Show (Australia).
Alongside her artistic practice, she conducts in-person and online workshops, sharing her techniques and approach to working with material. |
Available Works
Lunar Day
A$1,200.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, alpaca locks, silk fibers, silk cocoons
120 × 60 cm
Worked around a central circular form, this felt composition is surrounded by a highly textured surface of natural fibres. The contrast between the structured centre and the expressive outer layer creates depth and a tactile presence.
Breath of the Earth
A$1,600.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, sheep wool locks, alpaca locks, silk cocoons
100 x 100 cm
A sculptural felt work whose composition rests on the contrast between a dense dark ground and a lighter, dynamic form at the centre. Volumetric elements and a variety of textures create a sense of movement, growth, and internal energy.
White Fantasy
A$1,900.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool
Three panels, each 41 x 41 cm
A three-panel textile relief united by a continuous formal language, where the surface forms an abstract landscape through soft volumes and subtle indentations. The monochrome palette emphasises texture, light, and shadow, creating a calm and cohesive composition. The work draws on the visual language of Aboriginal art, particularly its symbolic representation of land, pattern, and rhythm.
Memory of the Earth
A$2,200.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, sheep wool locks, alpaca locks, silk cocoons
130 x 125 cm
A landscape in felt, built through horizontal layers where denser areas alternate with softer, more voluminous sections of wool and natural fleece. The variety of textures evokes a natural landscape and a sense of internal movement within the form.
Dream in Mint Tones
A$890.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool
160 × 70 cm
A felt textile panel in soft greens and cream, where the surface is built through a flowing ornamental pattern and lines and shapes gently emerge through layers of fibre. Subtle colour transitions create depth while maintaining a calm and balanced composition.
Midnight Flow | Felted Scarf
A$615.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, natural silk, decorative fibers
240 x 80 cm
This piece is made using the felting technique on a fine silk base. Layers of wool fibers create a dense, organic surface that gradually transitions into more transparent areas. The irregular edges and subtle variations in tone give the work a sense of depth and natural movement.
Whispering Lines | Felted Scarf
A$390.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, natural silk
This scarf is made using the felting technique on a fine silk base. Soft, continuous lines create a sense of gentle movement across the surface. The transparency of the fabric and the subtle contrast of color give the work a light, fluid presence.
Blue Fantasy | Nuno Felted Shawl
A$620.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Silk, Australian merino wool
240 x 80 cm
This piece is made using the felting technique on a fine silk base. Ornamental forms are freely distributed across the surface, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The transparency of the fabric and gentle tonal transitions enhance the feeling of lightness and depth.
Passion | Silk Organza Jacket
A$1,620.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, fine natural organza
Oversized
Absolutely elegant, beautiful and weightless like cloud jacket made with pure silk organza. Wide and airy sleeves enriched with hand-made appliqués. The appliqués are created with the finest Merino wool and silk threads.
Fragile Bloom | Silk Jacket
A$1,435.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Fine natural organza, Australian merino wool fibers, decorative fibers
Size: L
This garment is made using the felting technique on a fine silk base. Delicate floral elements are integrated into the surface, creating a sense of lightness and dimension. Soft transitions of color and semi-transparent layers give the piece a fluid and airy presence.
Fragile Balance | Silk Jacket
A$870.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Fine natural organza, Australian merino wool
Size: L
This vest is made using the felting technique on a fine silk base and dyed using the shibori technique. A defined line and a contrasting color accent shape the structure of the form. Semi-transparent layers and soft tonal transitions create a sense of movement and lightness.
Transforming Felt Poncho
A$530.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, fine natural organza
146 x 114 cm
Oversized
This felt poncho is designed to be worn in two different ways, allowing you to change the silhouette by simply turning the garment.
• Worn one way, it creates a short top with long, flowing sleeves
• Turned the other way, it becomes a longer top with shorter sleeves
One piece - two looks.
Lightweight, comfortable, and easy to style with dresses, shorts, or jeans. A versatile statement piece for warm weather and layered outfits.
Pomegranate | Hand-felted Clutch
A$620.00
by Vera Alexanderova
Australian merino wool, decorative fibers, sequins
38 x 24 cm
The shimmering sequins are not stitched, they are fully felted into the structure of the wool, becoming part of the fabric itself. This creates a durable, seamless surface where texture and sparkle emerge from within.
The organic cut-through design reveals a subtle inner layer with light-reflecting sequins, adding depth and movement.
Inside, there is a small pocket for essentials: cards, keys or lipstick.
A tactile, sculptural accessory that combines softness, structure and light.
One of a kind.