Jack of all trades but Master of textile studies
With a background in traditional folklore costume and textile research Ester Magnusson, Mesterspets, focuses on tradition, innovation, and the performativity of crafts.
A certain Spetskompetens
With an MA in textile studies from Uppsala university, a background in traditional as well as modern pattern drafting and sewing, and a burning passion for ways to make lace, I do my best to combine tradition and history with creativity and innovation.
While currently employed in the Swedish textile industry I also run my own small company on the side. I make everything from bespoke, hand crafted folk costume pieces to anatomical 3D lace installations.
I am also a storyteller, both on- and offline, spreading the word about Swedish traditional crafts and history on Youtube, TikTok, Tumblr, and whichever Swedish museum or institution will have me (Skansen, Nääs castle, Stockholms hemslöjdsförbund, Jamtli, ABF, Sveriges Radio).
Recent projects
Urslöjd 2025
A regional exhibition of craftsmanship and artistry in Jämtland-Härjedalen. It was hosted at the regional museum Jamtli. One of my works were featured as the poster piece.
National radio appearence 2026
In february 2026 i was featured on an episode of “Förmiddag i P1” to speak on the topic of Swedish folk costumes and their popularity.
https://www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/varfor-ar-det-trendigt-med-folkdrakt-bland-unga
Tatting classes 2026
My first challenge as a teacher, holding courses in tatting for interested learners. Both locally in Jämtland at ABF, and in Stockholm over the course of the spring.
