Forming Silk I / Shrinking

In this piece, movement is activated through the interaction between silk crepe yarn and the leno structure. The effect becomes fully visible only when the fabric is wetted.

As the material absorbs water, the yarns swell and additional stress is introduced into the textile. This triggers the silk crepe yarn to shrink and move. The open leno structure provides enough space for this stored energy to be released across the fabric, resulting in crinkled textures, contraction, and surface movement.