Ana Salazar and Prash Vadukul sit together in their studio, with their wall art and supplies

fiber meets wood

Ana Salazar Atelier is the creative partnership of Portuguese textile artist Ana Salazar and British–Indian wood artist Prash Vadukul.
From their home studios in Portugal, they craft soulful, sculptural pieces in fiber and wood, each made with care, intention, and deep respect for natural materials.
Their process is slow and deeply personal, rooted in time, not trends.

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two artists

textile artist Ana Salazar standing next to wood artist Prash Vadukul, in front of a white wall with two of their abstract art pieces.

Ana and Prash form a Portuguese–Indian/British creative duo based in Portugal, blending textile art and woodworking.
Partners in both life and work, they share a studio and a home with their young son.

Ana is a self-taught textile artist whose practice grew naturally through motherhood, exploring macramé, weaving, crochet and mixed fibre techniques. Her earlier years working in luxury retail in London sharpened her eye for detail and presentation. Her work is inspired by nature and memory, using natural fibers like cotton, jute, and linen to create pieces full of emotion and story.

Prash brings a background in art and photography, paired with a passion for woodworking. He works primarily with sustainably sourced hardwoods such as oak and walnut, employing traditional joinery techniques that honor the natural character of the wood. His precise, structured approach beautifully complements Ana’s organic and fluid style.

Together, they create framed textile artworks, sculptural wall pieces, and handcrafted furniture, all crafted in their adjacent studios in Portugal.

two studios

A collection of woodworking tools used by wood artist Prash Vadukul, arranged on a wooden surface, including a saw, a plane, a ruler, a square, a chisel, a clamp, and other measuring instruments | Ana Salazar Atelier

textile artist Ana Salazar atelier with framed woven wall art, wooden frames, looms, woven baskets, rope spools and miscellaneous wooden items leaning against the wall.

Ana and Prash work from two studios located just steps apart, fostering a close creative partnership while allowing each to focus on their craft.

Ana’s studio is a bright, calm space filled with natural fibers, weaving tools, and an ever-growing collection of fibers. It’s the place where emotions, memories and nature-inspired ideas take shape in fibre.

Prash’s workshop is a dedicated woodworking space equipped with traditional tools and sustainable hardwoods like oak and walnut. Here, he carefully selects and shapes each piece of wood using joinery techniques that respect the material’s natural beauty.

This proximity between studios supports their collaboration, allowing ideas to flow and craftsmanship to merge seamlessly in their joint creations.

behind the work

textile artist Ana Salazar atelier with rack holding a handwoven artwork in progress

Wood artist Prash Vadukul using a hand plane tool on a wooden weaving frame to smooth the surface | Ana Salazar Atelier

Behind every piece is a slow and thoughtful process. We work with materials that feel honest in the hands — natural fibres and solid wood chosen for their quality, longevity and character. Nothing is rushed. Each step is considered, from preparing materials to refining form and texture as the work develops.

A lot happens that doesn’t show in photos: testing ideas, adjusting details, paying attention to how the piece feels as much as how it looks. We make choices that prioritise strength, intention and clarity, so the final work carries a quiet sense of balance and care.

Our focus is simple — to create pieces with depth, integrity and a standard we feel proud of. What leaves our studio reflects the time and intention behind it, and that’s what “behind the work” truly means to us.

the values

close-up of walnut veneer sheet rolled, oak and walnut planks and a sailor knot in chunky rope | Ana Salazar Atelier

Our work is rooted in a simple approach: create with intention, choose materials responsibly, and take the time each piece needs. We believe in working slowly, letting the process guide us rather than rushing for the sake of speed.

We prioritise natural materials because they bring honesty and character to the work. Fibre and wood each have their own qualities, and we treat them with the care they require — nothing forced, nothing unnecessary.

Sustainability, for us, is about making things that last. We produce in small batches, avoid waste where we can, and focus on pieces that feel timeless rather than trend-driven. It’s a quieter way of working, but it’s the one that makes sense to us.

At the centre of everything is respect — for the materials, for the process, and for the people who invite our work into their homes.