
Melbourne Guest Artist · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Aitor Saraiba
Renowned Spanish embroidery artist and author Aitor Saraiba joins WonderFil Australia at Stand B10 for an exclusive one-day appearance.

About the Artist
Aitor Saraiba has been working in drawing, textile art, and ceramics for two decades. His work has been exhibited all over the world, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, including Portugal, Italy, the United Kingdom, the African continent, and several cities in Spain.
Saraiba's textile practice reinterprets traditional craft techniques through his own distinctive artistic lens. Working with wool from his flock of sheep, natural dyes, silver embellishments, and time-honoured darning and mending methods, he creates works that are both deeply rooted in tradition and uniquely contemporary.


Author
Aitor's latest book: Embroider, Mend, and Sew
Aitor Saraiba is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Legionnaire's Son, Nothing Else Matters, and The Book of the Chrysalis. His latest publication, Embroider, Mend, and Sew with Aitor Saraiba, offers an intimate exploration of his textile practice, where autobiography, craftsmanship, and artistic expression come together.
Awards & Recognition
In 2022, Aitor received two major awards: the ICON Artisan of the Year award from El País for his textile and ceramic work, and the Regional Merit Award from Castilla-La Mancha for bringing traditional artistic techniques into modern art.
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