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Experimental project

CHIMERA

The embroidery stitches introduce a structured and durable element, reinforcing fragile fabric scraps while still preserving the organic, handcrafted appeal of traditional textile techniques. This fusion of organic, irregular chindhi scraps with precise,controlled embroidery stitches creates a striking contrast, resulting in textiles that feel both artisanal and contemporary.

Up-cycling textile waste (Chindhi fabric) into a new material .

Mimicking traditional patchwork aesthetics

with modern industrialmethods.

Enhancing the durability of up-cycled fabrics while maintaining an artisanal

The texture resembles a spring meadow,

with overlapping

wildflowers in a soft, natural arrangement.

Embroidery stitches mimic organic elements

The design reflects nature's balance

Claude Monet's art style is defined by Impressionism,

Loose, expressive brushstrokes

Short, broken strokes create a sense of spontaneity and texture.

Layering of colour - Instead of mixing colours on a palette, he placed pure colours side by side, allowing the eye to blend them.

Transforming discarded textile scraps into rich, textured fabrics. By up-cycling chindhi fabric, which would otherwise be considered waste, this technique not only minimises environmental impact but also gives new life to textile remnants, aligning with the principles of slow fashion and zero-waste textiles.

Drew inspiration from the Impressionist period ,interpreting the works of artists such as Monet, Klimt, and others who explored light, texture, and emotion through their brushstrokes. Their paintings offered more than just visuals, they conveyed feeling, movement, and an almost dreamlike spontaneity.

Movement without force - quiet surrender that sways with the wind. Long, sweeping lines. Whisper-like strokes. A beauty that yields rather than commands.

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Flower garden

Both techniques evoke a sense of depth and tactility, Monet’s paintings invite the viewer to step into a dreamlike natural world, while textured embroidery invites touch and interaction. The interplay of colour and raised surfaces in embroidery mimics the way light and shadow shift across Monet’s paintings, reinforcing a sense of movement and life within the textile piece.

By combining structured embroidery with fluid fabric layering, a balance between order and natural randomness could be achieved, just as nature itself creates harmony through contrast.

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