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Beyond waste 

Need Base Transformation of Fibre to Product

Guided by: Ram Mattegunta 

Duration : 8 weeks

During my visits to nearby weaving clusters as part of courses at NID AP, I have observed considerable amount of waste from the weaving process is produced in the form of yarn waste. This waste is primarily used to clean the trucks/lorries especially the combustible engine and its parts that accumulates dust and oil. This yarn waste eventually reaches the landfill and its properties in context to biodegradability are reduced due to accumulated dust, grease and oil.

Beyond Waste: 

Harnessing the Potential in Weaving waste.

HOME FURNISHING

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It’s important to consider factors such as durability, aesthetics, comfort, and maintenance requirements when it come to selecting fabric for home furnishing and decor.
Cotton is a popular choice for cushion covers due to its softness, breathability, and versatility. It comes in different weights and weaves, allowing for a wide range of designs and textures. 

  • Cushion Covers

  • Table runners

  • Rugs/ Carpets

BAGS AND POUCHES

A heavy-duty woven fabric typically made from cotton or a cotton blend is preferred to make bags and pouches. It is known for its durability and strength, making it suitable for tote bags, and utility pouches. 

WHY ?

Sustainable, preventing waste from getting into landfills. Creating Employment to the women at home. To bring in design intervention in terms color, type of weave, design.
Creating for a niche market.

  • Clutches

  • Tote Bags

  • Pouches

  • Sling bags

  • Shoppers bag

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PACKAGING 

  • Toys

  • Souvenirs 

  • Utility Box

Traditionally Kondapalli toys were packed in a basket woven using coconut leaves, later it has been replaced with simply wrapping it in newspapers. Sustainable packaging can be made using the woven surfaces which later can be used as bag as well as utility box. 
 

Process

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  1. Procuring of waste yarn.
  2. Sorting yarn by color.
  3. Untangling the yarn.
  4. Dividing yarn into thin strands.
  5. Weaving
  6. Stitching

WOVEN SURFACES

Inevitable warp waste is used in weft to create woven surfaces which later can be used in a lot of different things. Since mostly cooton yarn is used in Mangalagiri the surfaces created are Durable as well as well built.

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Ideation Sketches

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