Students revived old Slovenian hand-made textile techniques. Abstract textile patterns came out of the research of textile and non-textile materials. The patterns are caught in the hexagonal shape of the wooden frames and are forming the honeycombs in the hive.
Aware of the need to preserve Slovenian cultural heritage and traditions in the field of textiles, the Faculty of Design introduces students to the world of hand techniques, which have been strongly present in Slovenia over the centuries and have shaped the attitude towards textiles and trends. By learning the basic techniques of weaving, knitting, bobbin-making, felting and macrame techniques, students create modern textile creations with their creativity and fresh approach.
The anatomy of bees, their arrangement of the family and hive, the ability to mathematically correct honeycombs, processing pollen into one of the most important foods for humans, pollination of plants and great importance for life and existence of the world were the main inspiration for students and guide in designing textile formations. The authors express their attitude towards bees and their importance in our world by using recycled materials and natural dyes in the design and production of abstract textile patterns.
