Else Regensteiner

Else Regensteiner (April 21, 1906 – January 18, 2003) was a German weaver, textile designer, writer, and teacher who was primarily based in Chicago, Illinois. She is known for founding and heading the Weaving Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the creation of the Reg/Wick Hand Woven Originals weaving studio with Julia McVickers. Else is recognized today for weaving untraditional fabrics, such as leather. Unique fabrics like this were not initially intended to be woven. The legacy of Else Regensteiner stands due to her creative visions and teachings, demonstrated through her woven artistry.