I mostly depict women. I understand them the most. In our classes on figural studies, we usually have a female model. So sometimes I choose the picture of one of them – if she agrees. Or I look for a charismatic woman radiating a powerful life experience.

It is the largest piece I have ever created: two meters high and more than two and a half metres wide. I still have it. It depicts the open wardrobe of my great-grandparents. It's one of a few tapestries without any women on it.

I use very classic methods of weaving, it's physically demanding – as it always has been. I spend hours "crawling" on the tapestry or just unspooling and dying the yarn. I use these traditional methods to create more modern pieces. I never work on multiple tapestries at one time, I like to live out every piece wholly.

I hope not. Hand woven tapestries have had a vital role in decorative arts since antiquity and they can be very modern. I believe they're not outdated: any interior becomes more elegant with a tapestry. It's a representative and long-lasting piece.