About

From a lineage of Indian weavers steeped in textile traditions, Hammad Abid is a fifth generational weaver descended form Ansaris , a weaving community in India. He is an award-winning textile designer textile designer with extensive experience working and designing in the textile industry.

Graduated with MFA in Textiles at RISD in 2021 , Hammad specializes in weaving. His Textiles degree is augmented by a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Finance, which has informed his perspective on sustainable design and approach to independent craft economies. He is motivated to translate the philosophies learned in his fine arts education at RISD into a holistic economic model that supports and centers textile artists, artisans, and other creators in the textile industry.

Hammad seeks opportunities to engage with contemporary weavers and designers in the field who share his enthusiasm for avant-garde and sustainable design.

Awards:

European Product Design Award 2019:

Silver Prize in Design For Society

Bronze Prize in Sustainable Living/Environmental Preservation

Bronze Prize in Urban sustainable Design

A’ Design award 2019:

Runner Up in Fashion & Travel Accessories Design

Download my CV here.