Dec 12, 2021 | Community, Events, Reflections
Organised by Khadi London and Freeweaver SAORI Studio, the Festival of Natural Fibres in London focusses on fabric and fashion to combat climate change Code Red for Humanity The weekend of August 21st saw The Forge, an iconic venue in the Isle of Dogs in London,...
May 31, 2021 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
by Dikshita Bansal I am a designer and researcher who loves to work with a multidisciplinary perspective. I have always been drawn to natural materials and try to incorporate lifestyle traditions and nuskhas (recipes) passed on by my mother. Learning from...
May 7, 2021 | Community, Reflections
Ashna Patel As member of the Indian diaspora, my experiences are half embedded in a Western society, and half resemble traces of my heritage. My ancestral lineage often informs my lifestyle, rituals, values, spiritual beliefs and my practice as a designer and maker....
May 13, 2021 | Community, Reflections
Note: Amit and Swapnaja reflect on their first visit to the village of Kakaddara in December 2020. They reflect on their visit, giving us a glimpse of changes taking place in a tribal village and on the challenges it faces. A pleasant drive: Meeting farmers along the...
Apr 5, 2021 | Events, Reflections
For Jo Salter, the Lovely Lady is more that an an object, it is a symbol with multiple meanings. An Instagram post by Jo published on March 10, 2020 reproduced here with permission. Do you find that sometimes an object becomes more than an object – a symbol of...
Dec 26, 2020 | Reflections
It has been a different year, a difficult one. For me, challenging and inspiring describe the year better. The pandemic caught most of us unaware yet we have all taken it in our stride. Most people I have been in contact with feel more resilient and reflective than...
