DittoHouse, the Cleveland-based textile brand founded in 2015 by textile designer Molly Fitzpatrick, recently joined forces with Trama Textiles of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala to launch a colorful new textile collection. Dubbed the 'Woven Collaboration,' the new series leverages one of the earliest methods of weaving – a backstrap loom. The Wolven Collection includes nine pieces that were designed by both the DittoHouse and woven by women "that are a part of the 100% worker-owned and worker-run cooperative that is Trama Textiles."
Molly Fitzpatrick commented on the new collaboration, stating: Iʼm thrilled to partner with Trama Textiles for many reasons: they are the best weavers in the world and dedicated preservationists of their craft and culture, the organization is founded and run by Indigenous women and 100% worker owned – they are a model of "what could be" in American business – an organized, empowering, sustainable cooperative. The group is incredibly community-minded, they take care of their members and are intent on improving the outlook of the next generations."
Colorful Woven Textiles
DittoHouse Joins Forces with Trama Textiles to Create Playful New Fabric
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Textiles - The collaboration between DittoHouse and Trama Textiles highlights the growing trend of sustainable textiles and the importance of supporting worker-owned cooperatives.
2. Cultural Collaborations - The 'Woven Collaboration' between DittoHouse and Trama Textiles showcases the trend of cultural collaborations that bring together artisans and designers from different parts of the world.
3. Handcrafted Products - The use of a backstrap loom in the Wolven Collection reflects the trend of handcrafted products that highlight traditional weaving methods and techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Industry - The textile industry can take advantage of the growing demand for sustainable and ethically made products by collaborating with worker-owned cooperatives and supporting traditional craft techniques.
2. Artisanal Goods - The artisanal goods industry can benefit from cultural collaborations that enable designers and artisans to create unique, handcrafted products that blend traditional techniques and modern design.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The sustainable fashion industry can leverage the growing demand for sustainable textiles to create products that are both eco-friendly and socially responsible by collaborating with worker-owned cooperatives and using traditional handcrafting techniques.