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Weave
I have never woven before but have always been curious about the way baskets are woven. The weave and warp that characterises these sort of craft is an area that I am looking into and I have experimented here with reclaimed cardboards cut into strips, then indented to create a deep recess. This is a…
Waste to Glamour Exhibition, Part II
These are Prototypes of my sustainable platform shoes of which the heels are made from upcycled cardboard spools….. Below is the prototype of my vertical spool blind made from till roll reciept spools, hanging from a headrail. The next set of images are my new ‘Nothing’ textiles made from shredded paper and was inspired by…
âLove therapyâ â An introspective collection
During London Fashion Week, Adey Thani showed off an introspective collection of his classy, contemporary, affordable ethical fashion range in ready-to-wear at Abbey Manor, North West London. The collection which was titled Love therapy was featured at the event bollywood fashionista show, Diamonds on the runway which also saw other designers; Amaya Couture London, Kwame Koranteng Bespoke, Simayas London, Reka…
Something three dimensional II
I have gone on to make molds from the acorns and conkers of my “images from around Woolwich” research, with the use of silicon rubber. I am not yet sure what I want to make with them, but I have used them as a little practice to familiarise myself with the mixing proportions and the…
Result of my research into using discarded materials to make something functional
Hello There, I do apologise for not updating my blog all this time. I have been very busy burning candles at both ends. My dilemma has been about seaching for a way to make some of my up-cycled creations into a finished product that will be ready for marketing. It has been an uphill task…
Bringing quantum physics to textiles.
A New Dimension. My previous work has been about sustainable design which I found very challenging and exciting. Designing chicken leather and up-cycling discarded waste into beautiful functional things I have found is a very sustainable way to reduce waste and recycle. At the beginning of my MA course I have been very torn between…