Designed by: Polly Ho, Loom Loop
Design Trust Affiliation: DTFS 2019 Mentee/ Design Trust Seed Grantee
Description:
Polly Ho has long been exploring the 400-year-old traditions of Canton silk practices with the support of Design Trust, continually impressed with the eco-friendly, artisan dying techniques of plant-based dye, river mud and solar power. Once hugely popular, the fabric is rarely seen today except in traditional Chinese costumes, often only worn during special occasions.
In her efforts of rejuvenating and conserving a fabric considered to be representative of traditional culture and craftsmanship, Polly has produced a sample of canton silk, embroidered with Design Trust’s “D” Logo.
Image Credit: Polly Ho, Loom Loop
Website: Loom Loop