We live in a world that encourages us to move quickly. Clothing is designed, produced, photographed, sold, and replaced at an astonishing pace. New collections arrive almost constantly, and the pressure to create more—faster—can make it seem as though speed is a measure of success. Hand embellishment belongs to a different rhythm. Whether I am working with embroidery, beads, appliqué, decorative textiles, or other hand-applied details, the process asks me to slow down. It req

Traveling the world isn’t just about ticking off landmarks for me. It’s about immersing myself in cultures and learning the crafts that...