Screen-printed Japanese cotton, hand-cut and bonded onto silk organza for a 3D effect.
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Screen-printed Japanese cotton, hand-cut and bonded onto silk organza for a 3D effect.
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3D zigzags created by manipulating screen-printed cotton.
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Screen-printed and manipulated Japanese cotton.
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Screen-printed and manipulated Japanese cotton.
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Digitally printed bamboo with a repeat pattern inspired by Japanese woodwork and origami.
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Katazome - a traditional Japanese dyeing technique which involves applying resist-paste through a hand-cut stencil.
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Digitally printed silk habotai top, with original research drawing of Japanese tatami flooring.
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Digitally printed silk habotai in contrasting patterns inspired by Japanese temple floors.
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Digitally printed silk habotai with a 3D folded effect, inspired by origami.
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A term spent living and studying in Kyoto has had a profound influence on my work as a designer. Photos taken in the streets, shrines and temples of the city were translated into detailed drawings and collages with a focus on repeat pattern. This led to experimentation with folded and pleated papers, informed by lanterns and origami, to consider how patterns change when manipulated and folded. The textile outcomes include digitally printed silk and bamboo with subtle pleat and fold illusions, and screen-printed cotton, hand-cut into geometric shapes, then bonded onto organza to create a three-dimensional effect. These are complimented with samples of Katazome, a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique, which has been used to create simplified patterns. The range of techniques used make this a versatile collection of textiles, suitable for clothing and lifestyle accessories.
