Poem Sapce Kitengencha Chenye Upotevu Mdogo by Bonan Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Mitindo, Mavazi na Nguo Competition Category.
ShabaMitindo· 2025
Poem Sapce Kitengencha Chenye Upotevu Mdogo
by Bonan Li
Client: Bonan Li Studio
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Mitindo Category
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About Poem Sapce Kitengencha Chenye Upotevu Mdogo
Maandishi ya Kitabu: Poem Space ni kitengencha chenye upotevu mdogo cha nguo kinachochanganya mbinu bunifu ya mikunjo na ukataji usio na upotevu. Nguo hiyo imetengenezwa kutoka kwa vitambaa vilivyosukwa kwa mikono na mafundi wa kienyeji katika maeneo kadhaa, hivyo kuhifadhi mbinu za asili za usukaji. Kubana kwa nguo kwa njia ya kimaeneo ndiko kunakoipa kitambaa umbo, na kuunda mikunjo ya asili yenye pande tatu badala ya kukata kitambaa. Kila nafasi ya mkunjo hupangwa kwa mkono na kunakiliwa kwenye karatasi ngumu (cardboard) kwa ajili ya uzalishaji wa kiasi kidogo. Mikunjo hiyo yenye maumbo ya kisanaa husogea sambamba na mwili, ikitoa uzuri wa muundo pamoja na starehe.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Poem Sapce Kitengencha Chenye Upotevu Mdogo ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Poem Sapce Kitengencha Chenye Upotevu Mdogo inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Poem Sapce Kitengencha Chenye Upotevu Mdogo hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- The Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress redefines sustainable fashion by integrating innovative pleating techniques with zero-waste cutting. Crafted from locally handwoven fabrics sourced globally, this design preserves traditional craftsmanship while reducing energy consumption. By harnessing localized fabric shrinkage, it forms organic, three-dimensional silhouettes with minimal material waste.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Length: 1500 mm x Width: 800 mm x Thickness: 50 mm
- Tags
- sustainable fashion, zero-waste design, innovative pleating, fabric shrinkage technique, handwoven textiles, three-dimensional garment, traditional craftsmanship, small-batch production, sculptural fashion, eco-conscious design
- Production Technology
- The design employs zero-waste cutting and an innovative pleating technique that utilizes localized fabric shrinkage to create organic, three-dimensional forms. Each pleat position is meticulously hand-fixed and mapped onto cardboard for small-batch production, ensuring precision and minimizing waste in the manufacturing process.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging aspect of this project was balancing sustainability with structural innovation. Achieving precise pleat placement through fabric shrinkage required extensive testing, as different textiles reacted unpredictably. Additionally, sourcing ethically handwoven fabrics while maintaining production feasibility posed logistical challenges. Overcoming these obstacles involved iterative experimentation, collaboration with artisans, and refining techniques to ensure both aesthetic integrity and minimal waste.
- Research
- This research explores sustainable garment construction through fabric behavior analysis and zero-waste design. The objective was to develop an innovative pleating method that minimizes waste while enhancing three-dimensionality. Using an experimental approach, I tested localized fabric shrinkage and pleat fixation techniques, documenting results through draping, hand-marking, and pattern adjustments. Material tests were conducted to study fabric reactions, with findings informing a scalable, small-batch production model. The research promotes sustainability by reducing textile waste and preserving traditional weaving techniques.
- Inspiration
- The intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary sustainability inspired the Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress. I sought to challenge conventional garment construction by exploring fabric behavior through pleating and shrinkage techniques. Drawing from research on localized textile manipulation, I developed a method to create dynamic, sculptural forms while minimizing waste. This project reflects my commitment to preserving heritage weaving techniques.
- Project Duration
- This project was exhibited in Cave of the Day, Cave of the Night in Brooklyn, New York. It began in New York in 2013 and was completed in mid-2014 in New York.
- Operation Flow
- The Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress transforms through a unique pleating method that shapes the fabric organically using controlled shrinkage. Instead of traditional cutting, the fabric naturally adjusts, creating sculptural folds that move with the body. Each pleat is carefully placed to enhance form and flexibility, offering comfort and structure. This approach reduces fabric waste while achieving a dynamic, flowing silhouette that feels effortless yet meticulously crafted.
- Image Credits
- Photographer Hao Zeng
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