The Leather Repair Shop
The ‘make do and mend’ mantra might seem like a phrase from eras gone by, but it’s firmly back in fashion - and you don’t need a degree in needlework to jump on board.
Chengrui Xu is a 23-year-old student from Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, and is currently studying at Donghua University.
What has inspired your work?
The regenerative ability of plants gives people another way of thinking about sustainability, and also coincides with people’s illusion of ‘immortality’. The durability of leather can extend the life cycle of the product, whilst the softness and malleability of the leather is like plant leaves, giving infinite possibilities in product modelling.
The design, which consists of a layered appearance, is based on the shape of a traditional Chinese bonsai, and functions as an installation based on Chinese art conceptions.
The ‘make do and mend’ mantra might seem like a phrase from eras gone by, but it’s firmly back in fashion - and you don’t need a degree in needlework to jump on board.
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