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“Enne kui päike meid ära sõi” (”Before the sun devoured us”)¶
What could’ve happened if the kadrid started their own religion? They would honour the sun and spin yarn. The sun emits light and gives life, but there lies a warning of an upcoming fate above all heads. Protective circles and red hems are woven into the garments.
The collection is inpired by Estonian mythological folklore and spiritually protective functions traditional clothing, such as red skirt hems. On one hand there is the desire for sunlight that is very present in the Estonian hemisphere, on the other hand a modern anxiety of climate change.
2024
“Päikesepüüdjad” ja “Päikesekera” (”The Sun Catchers” and “Sun Orb”)¶
The Sun Catchers
“The Sun Catchers” in the colour combination Dark Star. Original photo from Softtrend
“The Sun Catchers” and “Sun Orb” is a collection of tufted rugs that speaks of an extatic dance in honour of the sun, because our homes yearn to express joy.
The Sun Catchers dance an eternal dance in honour of the sun. The time will come when they become one with the lifegiving celestial body.
The Sun Orb burns in the sky and gives warmth, gives life. The Orb brings light and colours into the room, for colours are borne out of light.
2025
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