Clothing and textile

ARTS THREAD Portfolios: BORBALA FERENCZ, Budapest, Hungary - "This collection is inspired from the waste that the fashion industry creates. Shreds, second-hand clothes are upcycled and given a new preciosity. The silhouette of the outfits are inspired from 17th century royal garments, in contrast with today’s fast fashion items." #upcycling #fashion #recycling #repurposing

Sourcing fabric for sewing projects. There are a few main sources to collect the raw materials for sewing projects. If you sew, you will already have definitely realized that you have lots of small scraps of fabric. In this case the journey will be easier for you. Clothing from your closet or close family that you were thinking of getting rid of is a wonderful source of fabric. Another source is charity stores, op shops and the recycle industry. If you have access to the textile industry…

Weaving denim in process; Radha Weaver left the apparel industry and started her first quilt with fabric from her stash. Inspired by transformation, she creates art with upcycled textiles.

Mayalla

THE KINDCRAFT talks with Cusco's Center for Traditional Textiles founder Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez about the past—and future—of Peruvian weaving craft.

Are you wanting to start sustainable living but aren't sure where to begin? From eating locally and shopping second hand, to ditching single use, here are 10 of our essential tips!