By far the most iconic garment produced, worn, and proudly treasured by the Tay tribes is the Pieu Scarf. Typically 1.6 metres long and 40cm wide.
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Distinct batik traditions have arisen across the generations in particular parts of the world. In Java alone, we can see the emergence of individual recognisable batik styles, taking their inspiration from their regional and tribal histories
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In order to create just one scarf, over 9,200 lotus stems and two months of difficult labour are required. Despite the intensity of such a production method, many believe that the process of creating Silk Lotus fabric is more than worth the effort; the beauty of the finished product, as well as the income that it can generate, provides more than adequate justification.
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Tết Nguyên Đán, lovingly called Tết for short, translates in Sino Vietnamese to ‘Feast of the First Morning’ and serves as an observance of the Lunar New Year.
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Vietnam's rich history of textiles includes a custom of silk weaving stretches back for centuries.
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September numbers are in - the real impact fast fashion has on the global landscape, affecting social, environmental, and economical industries.
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Lacquer art requires a complex and arduous process, pertaining to certain health hazards - Sơn mài, also known as lacquer painting has played a tremendous role in Vietnam’s art scene. Lacquered items have been unearthed inside tombs dating as far back as the third and fourth centuries BC.
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With technology emerging as future trends for sustainable solutions in the fashion industry we take a closer look to see how the innovators are working towards weaving new textiles for a cleaner circular fashion system. We are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to assist the economic, social, and environmental livelihood of our earth and its people.
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Supporting the use of ethical natural materials and dye techniques. Recalibrate the balance of analog vs. technology to improve quality in smaller batches. Mend or repurpose worn things. Pay more attention, reevaluate why you are buying something in the first place, and slow down.
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