SUI GENERIS - Navajo ( industrial project 1 )

An ageless beauty to Navajo, evocative, timeless portraits which, like all good art, transcend time and space. Weaving which are many things to people often depicted

sui generis - mood board

Sui generis -- bvthe unique Navajo land (comes from the phrase Tewa Navahu), meaning highly cultivated lands. The Navajo Indian, the largest tribe of all Native American Indian, originally began their tribes in the 1500’s and are some of the most influential of all Native Americans, and their history and traditiA ons have been passed down over many generations. An ageless beauty to Navajo, evocative, timeless portraits which, like all good art, transcend time and space. Weaving which are many things to people often depicted earth-like patterns, and figures of Navajo spiritual significance. Above all else, Navajo weavings are masterworks, regardless of whose criteria of art is used, capturing the imagination of beautiful, well-woven textiles and accurately mirror the social and economic history of Navajo people. Navajo women believe the art of weaving was taught by Spider Woman, who constructed a loom according to directions given by the Holy People. This collection was inspired by the rich and unique culture and art of Navajo tribe of Native American Indian. The use of pastel colors and geometric pattern of Navajo art with a touch of modernity of boxy sillhouette,and minimalist styling is a great combination to this collection. Natural fibers such as cotton, linen, and some textured fabric would be a perfect choice. To balance the look i choose some heavy, and sturdy textured fabric such as wool. To complete the look, the use fabric treatments such as tapestry, tessels, fabric strips, lacing, and beading is a perfect to emphasize the ethnicity and modernity of the collection. A collection of Navajo which comes with a minimalist dress, blouse, skirt, pants, and outerwear is suitable for casual occasions. These looks is perfect combination of casual yet stylish and unique.

inspirations

This collection was inspired by the rich and unique culture and art of Navajo tribe of Native American Indian. The use of pastel colors and geometric pattern of Navajo art with a touch of modernity of boxy sillhouette,and minimalist styling is a great combination to this collection.

color chart

pastel color combinations

fabric swatches

Natural fibers such as cotton, linen, and some textured fabric would be a perfect choice. To balance the look i choose some heavy, and sturdy textured fabric such as wool.