About

My name is Melissa Ezelle. I grew up in Kentucky and now live in Asheville, North Carolina. Although I spent many years in larger cities, a few years ago, I felt called to return to the countryside. My work—travel bags, journals, and wall pieces—reflects this pull toward the natural landscape and the rural spaces that have shaped me.

Originally trained in printmaking, I’ve transitioned to fiber art. I often translate the patterns and repetitions I once printed on paper into cloth, creating meandering motifs that echo the winding paths and organic shapes of my Appalachian surroundings.

My bags are minimally structured with embellished surfaces, symbolizing the purposeful wanderer who travels light but carries a rich connection to place. I use 100% organic materials and repurpose fabric scraps whenever possible, honoring both sustainability and the land I call home.