ASJA’S THREAD ART
Meet Asja
Hello and welcome! I’m Asja, the artist behind these handcrafted thread art creations.
After the hardships of war and years spent rebuilding my life as a refugee, I devoted myself entirely to building a future for my family. It wasn’t until my children were grown that I finally had the time to slow down and discover something new—teaching myself, thread by thread, the craft of string art.
It surprised me how much healing, peace and joy it brought into my life, and I’m honored to share that with you now. Each piece is crafted with precision and love in Burlington, North Carolina, using quality materials to create one-of-a-kind wall décor that adds warmth and meaning to a space.
UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS
See Asja’s Work in Person
Winter Wonderland Craft Show
Mebane Arts & Community Center
November 21, 2026
Asja’s Work in the Community
Asja’s dimensional thread art has been exhibited in community arts settings across North Carolina, sharing her intricate geometry, craftsmanship and distinctive use of color with a wider audience.
- Burlington Carousel Festival — Artisan Vendor, 2024 & 2025 · City of Burlington
- Saxapahaw Holiday Market — Vendor, 2024 & 2025 · Haw River Ballroom
- Winter Wonderland Craft Show — Craft Vendor, 2024 & 2025 · Mebane Arts & Community Center · City of Mebane
- Chapel Hill Town Hall — Featured Artist, December 2023–January 2024 · Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture
- Mebane Arts & Community Center — Thread Art by Asja Begić Milak, 2023 · Exhibition listing
- Alamance Arts — 2023 Holiday Art Show, Participating Artist · Alamance Arts