visvim Product Introspection: Textile SS18
visvim recently showcased its latest dissertation entitled "Product Introspection: Textile SS18". The case study takes a closer look at the technicality of how 5 various textile patterns, their natural dye silk bandanna, natural dye chimayo, fishy, foliage, and spanner, were designed and utilized in their Spring/Summer 2018 collection pieces. The essay also discusses the significance of each hand-sketched pattern, such as the intertwinning vine motif representing the strong vitality of plants, and therefore representing prosperity and good fortune in Japan.
See an example below explaining the bandana pattern and head over to visvim for the full article.
Textile: SILK BANDANA (NATURAL DYE)
Composition: SILK 100%
Color: BLACK, INDIGO, COCHINEAL
"An original bandana pattern was applied to the luxurious 100% silk fabric using a discharge printing method after dyeing with natural dyes. Silk fibers are extremely fine and have a soft hand feel, making it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Hiroki Nakamura created this bandana pattern from a hand-sketched design of his".
