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..
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 [...]
WALL HANGINGSHANDMADE A follow up project in the home-ables are the wallhangings. Made of stonewashed belgian linen. There are 2 lines. The 1st line is developed by making new stitch techniques, creating a new face and appearance. The 2nd line is made by patchwork ideas, but then in a not-traditional way.
FANT X SUKHAHAND WOVEN 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 an empowerment group they found while traveling through India. The women of this community practice handcrafted weaving [...]
BELGIAN LINENLOCAL PRODUCTION Locally grown flax is being used for making the fabrics. (Belgium) FANT was inspired by tribes from all over the world and made stylish caftans, relaxing jackets and workmen’s shirts to play hide and seek.. Locally manufactured (Holland) Linen scores very highly on ecological factors. Flax is a natural product that does [...]
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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