Wondering ways

Wander: From Old English wandrian (“to move about aimlessly”), rooted in West Germanic *wandran (“to roam”).
Way: From Old English weg (“road, path; course of life”), derived from Proto-Germanic *wegaz (“course of travel”).

This project proposes an investigative exploration of textile processes within Belgian industries, the creation of textile-based works as an outcome of the investigation. Central to the inquiry is the role of textiles in nomadic cultures, where material practices transform cloth into portable, adaptable living spaces. Drawing inspiration from these traditions, the aim is to design a temporary textile structure that embodies the impermanence, mobility, and cultural heritage.

Textiles, as a medium, are deeply intertwined with social evolution. Their history—spanning private, collective, and functional contexts—positions them as witnesses to cultural, artistic, and architectural phenomena. Traditional textile practices, having endured for centuries, remain among humanity’s most resonant forms of cultural expression. By merging Belgian industrial techniques (e.g., linen production, lacework, or contemporary fabrication) with nomadic ingenuity, this project seeks to reimagine textile’s potential to shape space, narrative, and community.