Creative Design: Graduate

Chinese Garden from Upcycled Used Clothing

Authors: Ling Zhang (Iowa State University) , Chanmi Hwang (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Landfill is usually the ultimate destination of the used clothing, thus huge quantities of valuable materials and components are lost. Creating upcycled garments inspired by the aesthetics of a Chinese garden and the philosophies of Taoism was the main purpose of this project, plus the yin-yang aesthetic principles which emphasized the blend of hard and soft, simple and magnificent.

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How to Cite: Zhang, L. & Hwang, C. (2015) “Chinese Garden from Upcycled Used Clothing”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).