Tatianna George
Macrame artist and instructor
Founder @ Fiber Besties · US
Open to advisory
Product
Tatianna is a Founder @ Fiber Besties who advises early-stage founders. Happy to help with practical next steps, reviews, and intros where relevant. Areas I advise on: Art Installation, Product.
Makes warm intros to
5
Hours / month
About Tatianna
I’m a Syracuse-based macrame artist and the founder of Fiber Besties, a business I started to improve the quality of macrame art supplies.
My artist career path has been a bit unconventional—I actually hold a degree in Environmental Science. That background is the heartbeat of my work; it’s why I view fiber art as an act of stewardship and a way to explore our connection to the natural world. Whether I’m knotting a large-scale installation or leading a participatory project, I’m always thinking about how we can create with intention.
I’m incredibly passionate about making the arts more accessible. I love stripping away the gatekeeping often found in the fine art world and replacing it with genuine open-arm energy. I've been blessed to work with prestigious institutions like the Everson Museum of Art and Peters Valley School of Craft, but my favorite part of the journey is watching someone realize they’re an artist, too.
When I’m not in my studio, you can usually find me in the kitchen baking up something sweet, tending to my garden, or enjoying life as a new mom with my baby boy.
Company
Fiber Besties, LLC
I am an artist of 8 years, and I’ve identified a major gap: macrame supplies are currently "generic." We use dowels and hoops that were never designed for our craft. This has led to a "boring beige" aesthetic that holds the art form back. Fiber Besties is designing the "jewelry of macrame"—high-style, colorful hardware and specialized tools designed specifically for the professional-grade maker’s workflow.
Company Stage
Idea
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Founded
2026
Industry
Retail
Skills
Macrame Art
Experienced macrame artist creating large-scale installations and guiding others in the craft.
Fiber Art
Practices fiber art as an expression of environmental stewardship and connection to the natural world.
Art Installation
Designs and executes large-scale macrame installations.
Community Engagement
Engaged with prestigious institutions like Everson Museum of Art and Peters Valley School of Craft to promote arts accessibility.
Art Instruction
Leads participatory art projects and instructs individuals, fostering artistic realization.
Founder
Founded Fiber Besties, a business focused on improving the quality of macrame art supplies.
Experience
education
Degree in Environmental Science
Hudson Valley Community College
Completed studies in Environmental Science, which serves as a foundational influence for a stewardship-oriented approach to fiber art.
Earned a degree in Environmental Science, integrating its principles into artistic practice to explore the connection to the natural world and foster intentional creation.
job
Founder & Macrame Artist
Fiber Besties, LLC
Founded and operates Fiber Besties, a premium macrame supply company, addressing a market gap for high-quality materials. Engages in macrame art creation, including large-scale installations, and provides art instruction.
Successfully launched Fiber Besties, a bootstrapped retail business, achieving annual revenue of up to $100k. Collaborated with prestigious institutions like the Everson Museum of Art and Peters Valley School of Craft, promoting arts accessibility.