technical description
A designer's ode against standardisation and mass production. Curved luggage incoporating powder shades of red. Entirely handmade from top-quality traditional bridle leather, using established saddle stitching techniques, with a brass frame created by a metal draft expert. Double leather handles attached to the main body by means of metal rivets − with a safety closure system and a labeled plate, all in brass.
Size 423x300x120mm, 1714 gr., 2010.
concept
Grieving the loss of craftsmanship in the fashion industry. Globalisation being perhaps a key culprit. While believing that this lead to a world market for products and spread of multiculturalism and cultural diversity the risk becoming a western monoculture looms. Traditional skills and techniques are no longer being valued as they once were and are not being passed on to future generations. In a battle to preserve the tradition of craftsmanship, each item represents a statement against standardisation and mass production. A display of meticulous artistry playing tribute to the human hand, everything is produced by hand including stitching. Returning traditional techniques to center stage and boosting appreciation for craftsmanship to secure their existence.