For this project, students are going to apply a minimum of two learned textile technologies into the creation of a fashion product, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. The list of these technologies includes shape shifting, biomaterials, felting, natural dyeing, botanical printing and bio gelli plate printing.
Drawing immense inspiration from Japanese traditional textile techniques
and their profound history of dyeing practices, I focused on 3D Shibori
and indigo dyeing (Aizome). The journey leading to the final product was challenging, yet very fulfilling. The intensive craftsmanship, coupled with the unpredictable nature of indigo, which is often referred to as a "living dye", added a layer of complexity and fascination to the creative process. All of these elements converged to create a garment designed to fit both half-scale and full-scale mannequins, which aligns with the overarching objective of the project: sustainability.
