Studio Nienke Hoogvliet has done many projects related to the sustainability of the textile industry.
With the H.E.R.B.S. research one of the questions arise whether medicinal natural dyes could contribute to our well-being. Check the H.E.R.B.S. book to find out more..! FANT was curious enough to start a collaboration. We dyed a limited, numbered edition of scarfs, with rosemary and sage. The smell of fresh boiling herbs and the presents we took out of the pans reminds me of an intimate party..
FANT X SUKHAHAND KNITTED FANT and Atelier Sukha share a very natural connection. We inspire each other and share thoughts and ideas. FANT loves the fairtrade way of working at Sukha. One of their projects they work with is a empowerment group they found while traveling through the poorest regions of Nepal. The women of this [...]
PostcardsFANTS WORLD After so many projects and taking pictures , FANT decided to take the most interesting ones to use for postcards. Some of them are details of earlier products, other’s where made in the process and never came to the public’s eye. All postcards are printed on sustainable paper like hennep-paper, grass-paper or recycled [...]
ORGANIC TANNED BAGSLIMITED EDITION After making the shopping bag in recycled material, FANT decided to make an “adult” luxurious leather bag and used the leftover leather to make a small treasure-bag. Same shape, but translated into traditional leather craftsmanship. The thick and soft leather which is used as a sustainable approach: organic tanned, which means [...]
UNPLUGGEDLIMITED EDITION These crispy garments are made out of original antique kimono's. With the knowledge that time is on my side and by following each operation in an intuitive way, the garments become a playground for elementary methodes. Issues which are normally seen as imperfections like defaults of stitching, small spots and repairments are now [...]
PROJECT #19 HERBAL – DYEING
FANT x Studio Nienke Hoogvliet
HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT, REMEDY FOR BODY AND SKIN
Studio Nienke Hoogvliet has done many projects related to the sustainability of the textile industry.
With the H.E.R.B.S. research one of the questions arise whether medicinal natural dyes could contribute to our well-being. Check the H.E.R.B.S. book to find out more..! FANT was curious enough to start a collaboration. We dyed a limited, numbered edition of scarfs, with rosemary and sage. The smell of fresh boiling herbs and the presents we took out of the pans reminds me of an intimate party..
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