Heiratsgut
The collection is inspired by the everyday life of a young, married farm woman and the physical and symbolic tensions within her daily routines. A key reference is the act of making the bed: the tension and form of a fitted sheet pulled over a mattress inform volume, structure, and a bold back cut-out.
Soft, rounded shapes define the silhouettes, with volume concentrated in the upper body. Shoulders and knees remain covered. A recurring design element is the head covering, derived from the traditional headscarf worn for practical purposes and as a sign of marital status. Throughout the collection, it is reinterpreted as collars, hoods, or classic linen caps.
Indigo printing plays a central role in shaping the visual language, guiding material and color choices. Natural fibers such as cotton and linen are used to reinterpret traditional dowry objects in a contemporary context. The collection reflects on what is preserved from tradition and how it can be transformed.
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