Harnessing the Aesthetic Potentials of Textile Wastes for Interior Decoration

Abstract

This research delves into the possible experimentation that could contribute to the massive use of textile waste materials and incorporating its value for visual art aesthetics (both aesthetically and utilitarian). It also highlights systemic efficiencies and inefficiencies in textile waste recovery and recycling efforts that could assist in environmental sustainability through waste-to-art process. The process in this study is hoped to increase both input and output benefits to the recycle system. This will no doubt reduce textile wastes in landfills. Although textile and apparel products serve important function in society, like many products designed for consumption and use, there is an end of life disposal process that is inevitable, hence, textile wastes are continually generated in great quantities. The possibility to explore avenues to harness the aesthetic potentials of textile waste for interior decoration is an imperative. Literature review and studio experimentation form part of the researcher‟s methodology for the study. Finally, the research proffers possible solutions necessary for the growth of waste market and the need to harness the inherent economic and environmental benefits.