Process video exploring the craftsmanship involved in taking strong wool from farm to fabric
Naturally dyed strong wool woven rug, photographed in farming landscape to communicate the origin of the fibre.
Detail shot of mono-material wool rug, designed to operate in a circular design system
Naturally dyed woven rug co-ordinates inspired by farming structures
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Strong wool possesses many attributes and is a renewable resource which is readily available within Aotearoa. However, it’s financially unviable for many farms to shear sheep for profit due to competition from synthetic fibres, leaving a surplus of strong wool sitting unused.
This project focuses on revitalising this industry through craftsmanship, promoting a holistic approach which considers the environment, materials, people and processes to bring textiles from farm to fabric.
This project focuses on revitalising this industry through craftsmanship, promoting a holistic approach which considers the environment, materials, people and processes to bring textiles from farm to fabric.