The Project is...
An educational challenge: to create awareness for textile recycling and conscious consumption, by promoting knowledge of the world of yarns, textiles, clothing and accessories.
A concrete response: to reduce local textile waste so that products are used as long as possible, stored and repaired properly through upcycling.
FOR...
CONTRAST the textile waste that exists globally starting from where we live. PROMOTING responsible textile purchasing, reuse and repair practices.
CONTRAST the textile waste that exists globally starting from where we live. PROMOTING responsible textile purchasing, reuse and repair practices.
REFLECT on the economic and social dynamics that have led to textiles being considered a disposable product, the environment a dumping ground and people's labor exploitable.
