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.
The process is slow and deeply personal, rooted in time, not trends.
Their work invites calm, presence, and a connection to what truly matters.
the artists
meet Ana & Prash
Ana Salazar and Prash Vadukul 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 family with their young son.
Ana is a self-taught textile artist whose journey began through motherhood, exploring fiber crafts such as macramé, weaving, and crochet. Before focusing on art, Ana worked in luxury retail in London, where she developed a strong eye for quality, 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.
the values
Ana Salazar Atelier is grounded in slow living and thoughtful craftsmanship. Ana and Prash believe in creating pieces that are made to last, both in quality and meaning.
They prioritize working with natural, sustainable materials: Ana sources cotton from a local small business, while Prash hand-selects hardwood from a certified sustainable supplier just a short drive away. Every material is chosen with care and respect for the environment.
Their work balances contrasts. Organic softness meets geometric precision, emotion meets structure. They reject fast trends and mass production, focusing instead on intentional, mindful creation that brings beauty and calm to everyday life.
the studios
Ana and Prash work from studios located just steps apart in Portugal, 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 cotton, jute and linen. It’s where she transforms memories and emotions into textured, tactile artworks.
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.
recognition
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Blog Interview | September 2024
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Issue 30 | October 2024
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Issue 23 | October 2024
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Edition 5 | October 2024
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Issue 8 | November 2024
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Edition 6 | February 2025