A Work in collaboration with the tannery Ecco Leather in Dongen.

 

Experimentations to create a transformation of the materiality leather into another material like concrete or fabric. The rough edges of the leather are highlighted and used in its characteristics. By this  less waist will be produced and furthermore waist material of the splitting process can be turned into a new product.

Possible applications will be wall and floor coverings, furniture and accessories like cushions or carpets, that transform from leather into flexible blankets.