Work - priority
Size - (112cm X 213cm)
Material - Wool
Method - Tapestry
Time - 2019
Description
This work centers around a basic, everyday thing, taking inspiration from clothing tags, a detail that seems tiny yet holds so much meaning. Whenever we buy clothes, most of us check that small tag attached to the fabric first, gathering information before even really looking at the outfit itself. That little tag carries essential details and plays a surprisingly big role in our decision to buy. Sometimes, if a garment is missing its tag, we even hesitate, simply because that missing information creates a sense of doubt. Despite its small size, this tag carries real weight.
process
I made this piece using tapestry weaving techniques, with wool as the main material. The whole process took about three months, with me putting in over 14 hours of work every single day. I combined various weaving methods, including traditional Indian weaving techniques. One cool thing about this artwork is that both sides can be displayed in an exhibition, letting viewers experience the layers and depth of handwoven fabric from different angles.
One side of the piece is filled with tiny tags, each tied individually with a single knot 823 knots in total. The numbers on the tags were stamped by hand using rubber stamps, almost like a printmaking process, highlighting the core details needed to understand a garment: size, price, and material. Through this work, I wanted to show how a seemingly tiny object can carry such heavy importance in our everyday society.
