spain
Constrained Sleeves
A pair of oversized, voluminous sleeves made from recycled fleece, featuring an internal iron structure that restricts movement. The surface is printed with hand-drawn galactic motifs and partially hand-colored, symbolizing a gradual healing process.
This piece is the result of a collaborative process combining textile design, illustration, and garment construction. Inge, a textile designer with extensive experience in print development, translated Margarita’s intricate bic pen drawings into a repeat pattern. Margarita, a participant with a strong personal visual language, contributed original artwork based on her imaginary, galactic worlds. The garment was constructed by Luisa, while Naomi contributed by hand-coloring elements of the piece. The project reflects an inclusive approach where each participant contributes according to their strengths and abilities.
The piece reflects contemporary textile practices that merge illustration, digital printing, and handcrafted intervention. While not directly referencing traditional Spanish garments, it builds on the country’s strong textile culture by combining craftsmanship, material awareness, and expressive design.
The use of print as narrative and the transformation of drawing into textile aligns with evolving practices in contemporary fashion and art.
The piece is made using recycled fleece and canvas fabrics. The printed materials are newly produced but derived from recycled sources, aligning with responsible material use.
Eco-responsible Methods:
The project combines recycled textiles with a design approach that maximizes creative value from existing resources. By transforming hand-drawn artwork into a repeat print, the design extends the life and impact of the original drawings.
The use of hand-coloring and collaborative production reduces reliance on mass manufacturing processes, supporting a more conscious and low-impact creative practice.
The process
The process began by collecting a series of Margarita’s original drawings—approximately ten A4 pages created with bic pen. These were digitally combined into a repeating pattern (rapport), forming an infinite visual landscape inspired by her inner universe.
The design was then printed onto two types of recycled fabric: fleece and canvas. The sleeves were constructed using the printed fleece, incorporating an internal iron wire structure to create volume and physical rigidity.
Finally, the lower sections of the sleeves were hand-colored, adding a layer of intervention and transformation to the printed surface. This collaborative process brought together digital, manual, and textile techniques.
Our Team
The whole is much more than the sum of it’s part. Meet our team!
Users Participating in the project
Magarita , Naomi ,Luisa
Artist (drawing/painting), garment maker.
Inge Bollen
SUPERVISOR
My passion…my work. “El pozo amarillo” (The Yellow Well) is my business name. My work…illustrating and painting ideas on a multitude of natural silk objects: scarves, shawls, ties, bow ties, fans, handbags, cushions, lamps, curtains, clothing, paintings, headboards… After completing my higher education in fashion design, I began creating collections for women, men, and children. These were showcased and sold at various fashion shows and trade fairs, such as Prêt à Porter in
Paris, Intergigt, and SIMM in Madrid.
I am a textile designer and artist with over 20 years of experience in fashion design, graphics, and prints.
I have decided to return to my roots in textile art, my true passion, exploring new techniques and creative approaches to grow as a creator and connect emotionally with the audience.
With the support of the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
