#TMR - Episode 7 - Modern Barkcloth - Jose Hendo
This episode is a conversation with Ugandan born, London based artist and eco sustainable designer Jose Hendo about her specialised knowledge and experience in working with barkcloth - the world’s oldest textile made by man. We discuss how deeply connected she is to this resource and the impact it has had on her career and personal life not to mention its historical cultural significance to the people of Uganda.
Jose is committed to the education and preservation of this cultural cloth and has been instrumental in developing two initiatives - Bark 2 the Roots (B2BR) and the R3 campaign ( Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). We discuss how her designs are not only a reflection of her cultural influence (Ugandan/British) but how they serve as a reminder to preserve heritage and our environment.
For more information on our guest:
José Hendo is a Ugandan-born British eco-sustainable designer who takes a fresh approach to fashion design, challenging the throwaway culture. José Hendo has won multiple awards. She promotes the use of organic, eco- textiles and recycled materials to create unique often avant-garde garments and accessories for both women and men. She supports ethical values and the environment. She chooses to work extensively with barkcloth. In 2014, José Hendo launched an initiative called BARK TO THE ROOTS (B2TR). She is now connected to the Bukomansimbi Organic Tree Farmers Association (BOTFA) in Uganda who have preserved this heritage of making cloth.
Collections produced by the label are inspired by a mixture of José’s African heritage and British influence. Barkcloth features in all collections, used innovatively alongside other organic fabrics such as organic cotton, silk, hemp, bamboo, end-of-line fabrics such as linen, wool or denim and upcycling.
Garments are produced at the design studio, ‘José Original Ltd’, situated in London.
Websites: www.josehendo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josehendo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/José-Hendo-Label
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoseHendo
#TMR
The Material Revolution
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The podcast is independently developed and produced. It is through your support that will help us continue to create meaningful and impactful content.
Patreon page to make pledge: https://www.patreon.com/thematerialrevolution
Music by: Interior Design https://interiordesignmusic.bandcamp.com
#TMR - Episode 7 - Modern Barkcloth - Jose Hendo
This episode is a conversation with Ugandan born, London based artist and eco sustainable designer Jose Hendo about her specialised knowledge and experience in working with barkcloth - the world’s oldest textile made by man. We discuss how deeply connected she is to this resource and the impact it has had on her career and personal life not to mention its historical cultural significance to the people of Uganda.
Jose is committed to the education and preservation of this cultural cloth and has been instrumental in developing two initiatives - Bark 2 the Roots (B2BR) and the R3 campaign ( Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). We discuss how her designs are not only a reflection of her cultural influence (Ugandan/British) but how they serve as a reminder to preserve heritage and our environment.
For more information on our guest:
José Hendo is a Ugandan-born British eco-sustainable designer who takes a fresh approach to fashion design, challenging the throwaway culture. José Hendo has won multiple awards. She promotes the use of organic, eco- textiles and recycled materials to create unique often avant-garde garments and accessories for both women and men. She supports ethical values and the environment. She chooses to work extensively with barkcloth. In 2014, José Hendo launched an initiative called BARK TO THE ROOTS (B2TR). She is now connected to the Bukomansimbi Organic Tree Farmers Association (BOTFA) in Uganda who have preserved this heritage of making cloth.
Collections produced by the label are inspired by a mixture of José’s African heritage and British influence. Barkcloth features in all collections, used innovatively alongside other organic fabrics such as organic cotton, silk, hemp, bamboo, end-of-line fabrics such as linen, wool or denim and upcycling.
Garments are produced at the design studio, ‘José Original Ltd’, situated in London.
Websites: www.josehendo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josehendo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/José-Hendo-Label
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoseHendo
#TMR
The Material Revolution
http://thematerialrevolution.com
contact us: info@materialrevolution.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.material.revolution/
The podcast is independently developed and produced. It is through your support that will help us continue to create meaningful and impactful content.
Patreon page to make pledge: https://www.patreon.com/thematerialrevolution
Music by: Interior Design https://interiordesignmusic.bandcamp.com