Breath Of The Glacier P'acha Huñuy by Yibo Ji

Breath Of The Glacier P'acha Huñuy by Yibo Ji is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Churana Kamay Competition Category.

QullqiChurana· 2025

Breath Of The Glacier P'acha Huñuy

by Yibo Ji

Client: Nanjing University of the Arts

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Churana Category

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The Design

About Breath Of The Glacier P'acha Huñuy

Ritinapa Samaynin (Breath of the Glacier) nisqaqa huk p'acha huñuymi, pachamamapi chinkaq poliéster fibra qara hina awasqamanta hinallataq mana chiqap millwa hinamanta ruwasqa. Kay awasqakunaqa makiwan llamk'asqa kanku, chulluchkaq ritina patakunapa llamp'uyninta rikch'achinankupaq. Diseñokunaqa makiwan hukllachasqa kanku, ritina allpakunapa chakatanakuq rikch'ayninkunata kutichinankupaq. Wayrasqa, hatun rikch'ayniyuq p'achakunaqa ritinakunapa hatun kayninta yuyachinku, hinallataq imaymana anqas llimp'ikunaqa paykunapa hatun kayninta pisi kallpayninta ima rikuchinku. Mana usuchiy kuchuy hinallataq tullpuy ruwaykunaqa awasqa usuyta pachamama waqllichiytapas pisiyachinku. Kay p'acha huñuyqa ritinakunata waqaychaymanta runakunata yuyaychayta munan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Breath Of The Glacier P'acha Huñuy A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Breath Of The Glacier P'acha Huñuy ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Breath Of The Glacier P'acha Huñuy achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The collection is entirely made from biodegradable polyester fiber synthetic leather and faux fur. The fabric is crafted with materials that mimic the intricate textures of melting glacier surfaces, with the patterns being manually pieced together to replicate the glacier's unique forms. The textures reproduce the crisscrossing patterns of glacial landscapes. The loose, oversized silhouettes pay tribute to the grandeur and solemnity of glaciers, while varying shades of blue and organic shapes highlight their vastness and fragility. This approach promotes sustainable, zero-waste fashion, ensuring that every piece of fabric is efficiently utilized, in line with sustainable design principles.

The collection also utilizes zero-waste dyeing techniques to minimize environmental impact. The fabrics are meticulously treated to mimic the textures of melting ice surfaces. By incorporating Eastern aesthetics, the design emphasizes the harmony between humans and nature, offering a moment of tranquility and purity amidst the noisy urban environment. The use of blue creates a visual expression of the glaciers’ serene and mysterious beauty, evoking contemplation on nature's harmony and balance.

As a uniquely human cultural and technical product, fashion softly records and honors glaciers. Through everyday attire, we hope to allow more consumers to experience the colors and textures of ancient glaciers, raising awareness about glacier preservation. The soft faux fur not only provides warmth that humans can touch but also serves as a bridge between humanity and the harsh cold of glaciers.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1220×1080mm
Tags: Sustainable Fashion, Environmental Awareness, Biodegradable Materials, Zero-Waste Fashion, Glacier Preservation
Production Technology: The collection uses biodegradable synthetic leather and faux fur made from polyester fibers. Handcrafted material textures replicate melted ice surfaces, and zero-waste dyeing techniques minimize environmental impact. Sustainability is central, with a focus on reducing carbon footprints through eco-conscious production methods and mindful material use.
Design Challenge: Blending artistic design with environmental education posed a unique challenge. Crafting materials that mimic glaciers’ textures while remaining sustainable required innovative thinking. The project had to balance aesthetic appeal with a serious environmental message, ensuring that fashion served as both art and activism to communicate the urgency of glacier preservation.
Research: This collection explores the intersection of fashion and climate activism, drawing from glaciology and sustainability research. The project uses fashion as a tool to represent glacier dynamics and raise awareness about their fragility due to global warming. The research combines advanced textile technologies with ecological principles to produce an environmentally responsible yet aesthetically compelling collection.
Inspiration: Inspired by the melting and formation cycles of glaciers, this collection symbolizes their breathing life-force. It also aligns with the International Year of Glacier Preservation and World Day For Glaciers. Eastern aesthetics, emphasizing harmony with nature, influence the design to convey the balance between ecosystems and the urgency of glacier protection in the face of global warming.
Operation Flow: Fashion serves as an environmental dialogue through this project. The oversized, minimalist designs symbolize glacier tranquility, inviting wearers and viewers to reflect on global warming and the fragility of nature. The collection combines art, fashion, and activism, offering a deeper interaction with the wearer, encouraging contemplation of environmental preservation.
Team Members: Yibo Ji