Lottozero: 10 Years Reframing Textile Heritage

Italian textile designer and artist Arianna Moroder, co-founder of Lottozero - an international center for textile design, art, and culture established in 2016 with her sister Tessa - will present a special talk celebrating ten years since its opening. Marking this important milestone, Arianna will reflect on a decade of reframing textile heritage at Lottozero, tracing the journey from researching historical materials in textile archives to transforming them into contemporary art and design. In her talk, Lottozero: 10 Years Reframing Textile Heritage, she will explore how traditional fabrics and processes can inspire innovative, sustainable design solutions, demonstrating how archival research can shape a distinctive creative language.

Lottozero is operating as a creative hub and consultancy studio located in Prato, Italy. The Creative Hub supports professionals in textiles and fashion by providing workspace, mentorship, feedback, and opportunities to exhibit. It fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and access to specialized resources which are not available online. Emerging talents and brands are nurtured through scouting programs, residencies at Lottozero’s headquarters, and partnerships with companies in Prato’s historic textile district. The Consultancy Studio offers tailored services to designers, artists, brands, and institutions working in textiles and fashion. Drawing on deep industry expertise, strong local production capabilities, and a global network of collaborators, Lottozero delivers innovative solutions. Its in-house textile laboratories enable continuous experimentation, prototyping, and the development of forward-thinking concepts for both internal and external projects.