PROCESS | Embroidery cultivation & advanced technologies

Root-based materials, wool waste fibers, natural colours & advanced technologies

The final project was the culmination of my research. It is a speculative piece that considers the use of materials in traditional techniques, digital fabrication, and collaboration with nature. It also demonstrates the potential applications in clothing.

The project aims to design bio-folklore costumes featuring elements made of wheat and barley roots. Raw wool is used as a binding agent. The root embroideries are complemented by dried grass and pressed material from seeds. The costumes are inspired by traditional Slovak and Czech folklore costumes, symbolizing the importance of grain as a vital source of livelihood and material wealth.

My work is guided by a conscious effort to collaborate with nature, crafting sustainable fashion that aligns with natural rhythms and ecosystems.

This approach involves considering the entire cycle of the fashion product and promoting the idea of working directly with nature. One sustainable alternative to product design fabrication that does not use synthetic materials is bio-fabrication or growing design. This method involves the direct growth of a material from a living organism and plants.