Friday 16 December 2016
Handwork & Heritage: A Revival
A growing desire for products with provenance, traceable garments and materials with individuality is fueling a revival of handwork and traditional processes in textiles around the world
A new report publish by the Ethical Fashion Forum looks at the revival of artisan-made, handmade, and heritage fabrics in the fashion industry, including a showcase of suppliers of these fabrics.
Could an ancient craft like weaving be helping to erode the dominance of mass-produced goods?
This report covers:
- India’s Textile Heritage
- Bangladesh, Tibet and Ecuador
- Heritage Skills, Processes and Machinery
- Handwoven Denim
- Suppliers of Heritage & Handwoven Fabrics
The report covers handmade and heritage fabrics from India, to Bangladesh, to the UK and more. Download here.
source.ethicalfashionforum.com
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