“I am interested in material research about plant fibres for textile use and how to incorporate sustainability throughout the entire design process,” textile designer Kirst said.
Her project Friction In Between consists of two rugs in calming colours and patterns of optical repetitions, hand-woven from hemp yarn. Each thread consists of 50 thin threads, which have been spun together and dyed.
“The fact that hemp requires little water, can be cultivated without fertiliser and improves soil structure and adds nutrients as it grows makes the hemp plant important in the aim for a more sustainable textile production,” Kirst said.
Read more on Dezeen: https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/16/mindcraft-project-2020-danish-designers-digital-exhibition-vdf/
The Mindcraft Project 2020
Exhibition by Copenhagen Design Agency
Exhibition design and visuals by Wang & Söderström
Photography by Anders Sune Berg
Videos by Michael Sangkoyo Gramtorp
mindcraftproject.com
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