People are becoming increasingly aware of the excessive waste that goes on within the fashion industry, particularly when it comes to fast fashion and the mind boggling negative environmental impacts that are associated with the whole process.
But change is possible: some of the strategies to shift toward a more sustainable fashion industry include reducing, reusing, recycling, repairing, researching, renting, and of course, repurposing. A great example of repurposing with inspiring results is Brooklyn-based textile artist Bisa Butler, who creates these stunningly intricate quilted tapestries that are primarily made with vintage and repurposed fabrics.
The goal is to transform discarded fabrics into something new and vibrant, explaining that: “We have enough ‘stuff’ in the world – let’s reuse and repurpose what we already have.” But it doesn’t just strive to bring a bit of environmental consciousness in the choice of materials, but also it can be strived to highlight the richness of any culture as well through her polychromatic portrayals of everyday citizens to historical figures.
By: Dr. Bhawana Asnani.
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