paper is a contemporary means of expression with great potential.though we see paper everywhere in our daily life yet we fail to see its real value and ability to transfrom its self.though history testifies that paper was utilized more in the olden days then now.we are so absorbed in using off the mill products that the hand craft is loosing its importance. in japan hand made paper was made then spun into paper yarn. whihc was woven i to form fabric for garments called shifu.
as a medium on which we write , paper represents memory, human progress and dissemination of knowledge. but now it represents sustanability and versatility.this ability to be reused and recycled and being made from plant and fiber waste increases the nedd to explore and utilise this material in todays urban scenario.
apart from tthis paper has a rather sensual haptic quality. its softness, hardness, surface texture, ability to mould, colour and the illusive play of light abd shadow makes it a rather interesting work choice.
paper and textiles have an exciting constatly changing relation. they are very similar in quality, structure and usage.
the idea is to reinforce the fact that paper has a textile side to it.i want to use hand made paper and experiment with this rather versatile material. bound together on the loom or using off loom technique it has a massive potential to be crafted into produts for interior space. the need is to create from the quality of the paper and not use it as a substitute for other material.
it might just be a lot of experimentation with this medium with the outcome yet unknown.
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