ART to USE / MINORITY TEXTILE CRAFTS to BAG DESIGN

Art to Use is grounded in more than a decade of engagement with living textile craft traditions. The project emerged from long-term field research in regions such as Guizhou and Yunnan in China, where close collaboration with artisans in remote villages enabled the documentation of techniques, collection of textile samples, and a deep understanding of weaving, dyeing, embroidery, and coating practices. 

Field Research Map

Building on this foundation, the project explores how traditional textile techniques can be translated into meaningful objects for contemporary everyday life. Through ongoing international workshops, and collaborations with textile artists, designers, and cultural institutions, Art to Use bridges craft and design, tradition and the present. The work has been realized through collaborations and exhibitions across China, Japan, and Europe.

Collaboration with MUJI