About The Artist

Throughout her life, Elaine Pelz has nurtured a love of textiles. Be it bright and bold Scandinavian prints, the sophisticated intricacies of Italian designs, or the practical hard-working fabrics that she sold to architects and interior designers, she has always found beauty in fabric.

The years Elaine spent growing up in the California sunshine led to a desire to blend colors in unexpected ways. After earning a degree in Textile Design from the University of Washington, she spent time working with interior designers and architects, where she became familiar with the business side of design. In 2003 Simcha Textiles was born, allowing Elaine to combine her knowledge and passion for textiles with her years of professional design experience.

Elaine’s creativity and technical precision allow her to manipulate soft, sensuous fibers in unexpected patterns and color combinations. She hand weaves each unique piece in her attic studio in Bexley, Ohio.

Simcha Textiles: Handwoven Art for Joyous Occasions

A simcha is a joyous occasion or event; a reason to celebrate.
Simcha Textiles is about surrounding yourself with beautiful, sensual fabrics for special occasions as well as the everyday. It’s about luxurious textiles that you want to touch, and getting wrapped up in the joyous times of your life.