Crafts CouncilDirectoryGA TextilesTextile AnthropoceneAbout'Textile Anthropocene' tackles textile waste through upcycling reclaimed silk ties. Featuring hand-woven appliques crafted from repurposed vintage silk fabrics, naturally overdyed, it creates visually striking yet eco-conscious designs. By celebrating reuse and minimising waste, this project innovatively combines traditional techniques with sustainable practices, showcasing the potential of repurposed materials while addressing environmental concerns.GA TextilesLancashire, England‘Purple Mint 2’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué cushion. Original size 35 x 35 cm.‘Pink Red’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 18 x 47 cm.‘Pink Blue Yellow’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 26 x 87 cm.‘Yellow Blue’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 25 x 39 cm.‘Purple Blue’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 16 x 55 cm.Textile AnthropoceneAbout'Textile Anthropocene' tackles textile waste through upcycling reclaimed silk ties. Featuring hand-woven appliques crafted from repurposed vintage silk fabrics, naturally overdyed, it creates visually striking yet eco-conscious designs. By celebrating reuse and minimising waste, this project innovatively combines traditional techniques with sustainable practices, showcasing the potential of repurposed materials while addressing environmental concerns.GA TextilesLancashire, England‘Purple Mint 2’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué cushion. Original size 35 x 35 cm.‘Yellow Blue’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 25 x 39 cm.‘Pink Red’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 18 x 47 cm.‘Purple Blue’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 16 x 55 cm.‘Pink Blue Yellow’, Arvydas KornevasNaturally over-dyed, hand-woven silk ties appliqué. Original size 26 x 87 cm.More from GA TextilesProjectCelebrating NatureProjectMaterial Innovations