The Artist

Livi Hecht is a British textile artist specialising in contemporary hand-knotted artworks for hospitality and residential interiors. Drawing on a background in Textile Technology, her work combines an understanding of materials and construction with a passion for traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.  

Working primarily with natural fibres, rope and cord, Livi creates large-scale textile pieces that bring texture, warmth and a sense of human connection to interior spaces. Each artwork is designed and crafted by hand, celebrating the beauty of traditional knotting techniques while exploring a contemporary visual language.

Inspired by architecture, landscapes and the way people experience a space, her work is rooted in the belief that handcrafted objects carry a presence and authenticity that cannot be replicated. Through texture, rhythm and materiality, each piece is designed to create a focal point and contribute to the story of an interior.

The making process is central to Livi’s practice. Every artwork begins with a dialogue about the space it will inhabit, considering scale, proportion, palette and atmosphere. Through a highly tactile and time-intensive process, thousands of knots are individually tied by hand, creating pieces that are both sculptural and deeply personal.

Livi works closely with interior designers, hospitality groups, art consultants and private clients to create bespoke commissions ranging from statement wall hangings to large-scale textile installations. Each project is tailored to its setting, ensuring the finished artwork feels integrated, intentional and unique to the space.

Based in the UK, Livi’s work reflects a passion for craftsmanship, material exploration and the enduring value of handmade art in an increasingly digital world.​My

Journey

Although Knot My Name was born in the Cayman Islands, my relationship with textiles began much earlier.

I studied Textile Technology at university, graduating with a First Class Honours degree. Fascinated by the intersection of materials, design and making, I was drawn to the way textiles can be both functional and expressive. Life eventually took me in a different direction, but the pull towards textiles never disappeared.

Years later, after moving to the Cayman Islands with my husband and our two young daughters, I found myself reconnecting with that creative side. While trying to make our new house feel like home, I wanted personalised hanging letters for my daughters’ bedrooms but couldn’t find anything that felt quite right. Having recently discovered the art of knotting, I began experimenting with ways to create them myself. What started as a personal project soon became Knot My Name.

As my skills developed, so did the scale and ambition of my work. Small decorative pieces evolved into increasingly complex and sculptural artworks, and I became fascinated by the ability of textiles to transform a space through texture, materiality and craftsmanship.

Sharing that passion with others has also played an important role in my journey. I still remember visiting the art studio 3 Girls and a Kiln and asking whether they offered macramé classes. They didn’t at the time, so half-jokingly I replied, “Give me six months and I’ll teach it for you.” Six months later, I was doing exactly that.

Looking back, it feels less like I discovered textiles and more like I found my way back to them. Today, I create bespoke hand-knotted artworks for interiors, combining a lifelong love of textiles with a belief in the enduring value of craftsmanship and the stories woven into handmade work.