3rd strategy focuses on using the appropriate process and material selections for any product to minimize environment impact. It attempts to cut down on harmful chemical processes for example devore, chemical dyes etc. It include seek natural dyed, raw material, using organic, and non-chemical decorative procedures materials for create effects to replace material and processes know to be harmful such as laser cutting.
Atelier Rwanda: natural did in Rwanda
Natural dye in Rwanda by atelier Rwanda is a research based project that explore the full cycle of natural dying in contemporary textile production in Rwanda. At this time, Rwanda's local textile market is base on imported fabrics. They are known as 'african fabrics' are mostly designed outside Africa. The propose of this project is explore design possibilities in filed of textile while using local product each as fabrics and natural dyes pigment and the skills to support the identity of there local culture.
In Rwanda, there is no tradition of textile dying although the method does exist in the region's basketry crafts. In this project was followed by implementation, where the craft-man designed a series of shoes and scarves. The scarves made from natural dyed pigment with plant fibers and basketry technique. For created a local textile with a highly textile expression, which can be easily produced with available materials and methods.
Reference
David, Maya Ben,. (2011) Atelier Rwanda: natural did in Rwanda. Available from: <http://www.designboom.com/design/atelier-rwanda-natural-dye-in-rwanda/> [Accessed on: 24 December 2014]
