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SUSTAINABILITY
- Slow Design
- Zero Waste
 Naturally Refined Series: RippledFront view embroidery detail Water inspired embroidery imagery Embroidery floss: cotton, silk & wool |  Naturally Refined Series: DisturbedFront view embroidery detail Water inspired embroidery imagery Embroidery floss: cotton, silk & wool Dyeing technique: fold-clamp resist |  Naturally Refined 源Sustainable Fiber Art Exhibition The concept of slow design suggests a slower a way of living and rekindling the relationship between the old and the new. The exhibit showcased a small collection of garment inspired by the versatility of water and combined the Chinese traditional techniques of embroidery (Su Xiu), natural dye, and physical resist resist dyeing (Jiao Xie, Jia Xie). March 2012 |
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 Naturally Refined 源Sustainable Fiber Art Exhibition The sampling & making processes were displayed as a key component of the exposition in educating the slow design concept in garment design. March 2012 |
 Naturally Refined Series:DisturbedWater inspired embroidery imagery Natural dye: woad & madder Fabric: cotton sateen & silk organza Dyeing technique: fold-clamp resist |  Naturally Refined Series:DisturbedWater inspired embroidery imagery Natural dye: woad & madder Fabric: cotton sateen & silk organza Dyeing technique: fold-clamp resist |  Naturally Refined Series: RippledDesign research exploring slow design strategies. An unique embroidery and natural dye process was experimented. Overall design inspired by rippling water. Natural dye: woad & madder Fabric: silk habotai & silk organza Dyeing technique: pole-wrapping resist Learn more about the research below. |
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 Naturally Refined SeriesWater inspired embroidery imagery Click on link below to view International Textile & Apparel Association Proceeding (p.106-107) for Naturally Refined: Rippled |
Inheriting traditional handcraft using
eco-efficient
approach
 DisclosedBack view Creative exploration on emotional disclosure and body language. Inspired structure and surface design Fabric: recycled denim Technique: heat-set image & bleaching |  DisclosedSide view |  Untitled |
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Photo credit: Lushan Sun
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