About
Welcome to Zam Ghuden Studios
Zam Ghuden is a creative studio founded by artist Maria Cole, also known as Flöw. The studio is dedicated to handmade works that merge heritage, texture, and contemporary design.
I’m Maria Cole, known as “Flöw” — artist, storyteller, and founder of Zam Ghuden Studios.
My work is an offering. Through burlap, yarn, embroidery, beads, textiles, and mixed fibers, I create symbolic artwork that explores themes of womanhood, ancestry, spirituality, beauty, resilience, and inner transformation.
Each piece is handcrafted using my intuitive Flow Method, a meditative process rooted in intention, storytelling, and ancestral connection.
My art is a reminder that our stories live in the hands we create with.
Women’s Weaving Circle
I created the Women’s Weaving Circle as a space for women to gather, create, reconnect, and remember through textile art.
Hands move through burlap and yarn, restoring rhythm and intention.
This is a return to ancestral practice.
This is community.
This is healing.
This is legacy.
The Mission
To inspire creativity, cultivate community, and preserve the spirit of handmade artistry through meaningful and culturally rooted works.
Explore Zam Ghuden
The studio centers around several creative expressions:
Women’s Weaving Circle
A NeoTribe gathering where women come together through art, adornment, and storytelling. Participants reconnect with ancestral craft traditions while building sisterhood and creative confidence.
Burlap Yarn Art
Signature textile works created using The Flow Method, a sculptural embroidery technique developed by Flöw. These pieces combine burlap, yarn, and layered stitching to produce dimensional portraits and symbolic forms influenced by Afro-futurism, tribal heritage, and modern design.
Sustainable Fashion Designs & Thrift Flips
We teach how to create wearable art created from reclaimed textiles and reimagined garments. Each piece explores sustainability through transformation.
Zuri Dolls (Coming Soon)
Handcrafted textile dolls that carry individual narratives, intricate details, and cultural symbolism.
Courses
Beginner and advanced burlap yarn embroidery courses are available for those who wish to learn the Flow Method. Live online classes and workshops are held throughout the year.
Commissioned Art
Zam Ghuden accepts select commissions for collectors and clients seeking a custom piece. Commissions may include burlap yarn artworks, Zuri dolls, or other textile designs developed specifically for your vision.
Learn With Us
Zam Ghuden operates as both an art studio and a creative learning space. Through workshops, tutorials, and gatherings, artists of all levels are invited to explore handmade craft, develop new skills, and bring their own artistic visions into form.
Contact
info@zamghudenstudios.com
Contact Info- info@zamghudenstudios.com