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Zero-Waste Upcycled Textile Art for Your Home

byChandan DubeyVisit studio in Worli, Mumbai; Ships across IndiaStarts from6,500 per pieceView full gallery

Giving forgotten vintage fabrics a second life through slow, handcrafted patchwork and embroidery.

A full view of the improv quilt, a vibrant tapestry made entirely from fabric scraps and studio waste. The playful fish-shaped tassels are also crafted from leftover bits of cloth.

A closer look at the quilt's patchwork surface. Each square is a remnant from a past project, a piece of silk, cotton, or hemp that was too precious to throw away.

The corner of the quilt is turned over to show the playful details and the sheer variety of fabrics used. Creating a fully upcycled product like this brings me immense satisfaction.

This video shows a collection of vintage embroidered patches and textile fragments from my scrap stash. These pieces, full of tribal mirror-work and rich dyes, are waiting to be stitched into a new creation like a custom table runner.

About From Scrap to Story: Zero-Waste Creations

When I make these improv quilts and runners, I do not follow a fixed pattern. Every square is a remnant from a previous project. It might be a silk border from a saree or a piece of tribal mirror-work from an old skirt, all stitched together using Kantha running stitches. You are not just getting a decor piece. You are getting a mosaic of studio history.

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