Exploring the expressive abilities of overspunnen woollen-based knits . This project focused on the influence of over-spun woollen yarns in knitted material and the overall material quality. The use of over-twisted yarns focuses on the reactionary design and explores the colour rituals and patterns of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria. This exploration of heritage opened up new patterns and expressive material development methods with a regenerative alternative to fossil fuel-based elastics. The exploration was focused on the transformative possibilities of knitted textile tubes that interact with elasticity activated by the body. Furthermore, it is defined through technical knits and sensitivity to poetic aesthetics. This artistic and poetic expression is researched using colour and patterns. The colours used are based on the original colours utilized in Uli, a practice of body painting. The texture is inspired by the concept of ritual pollution, which is closely linked to the earth. The patterns are developed through drawings on the body employed in the Nigerian practice of Uli and then translated into jacquard knits. Close attention is paid to in conveying dynamics and movement by utilizing opaque and non-opaque areas, focusing on elastic and non-elastic properties. The results show a great range in conveying adaptive colour, textures, and interactive patterns for the body through woollen-based elastic yarns. This project showcases the great potential and encourages rethinking of elastic materials.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hb-30499 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Scheller, Miriam |
| Publisher | Högskolan i Borås, Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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