My name is Maria Björnståhl, founder of Mia Björn Design. I live in Gothenburg, but my roots are in the beautiful plains of the swedish east coast. I have a background in behavioural science, and alongside my interest in people, my other great passion is textile craft. Creativity has always been part of my life in different ways, but since 2018 it has mainly taken the form of textile making. I primarily work with knitting, but also with sewing and embroidery. 

A recurring theme in my work is my love of experimenting with different styles, materials, and colours. This creates a wide variation in my expression, and I enjoy surprising both myself and others. In 2022, I began studying within the textile field, driven by a growing desire to work with textile craft. At the same time, I felt a strong wish to contribute to a more sustainable world—both on a small and a larger scale—by placing slow craft and sustainable materials at the centre.