Keeping traditional costumes alive through education creates awareness and enhances creativity. It enables students to expand on the knowledge acquired and broaden their career opportunities within the creative industry. The project TRACtion intends to stimulate young people to become aware of and appreciate their garment heritage, as well as to recreate it according to their contemporary aesthetic preferences.
Mari Kosunen from the University of Helsinki TRACTion Team interviewed Lauri Greis at Aalto University about his Karelian Sportslore BA collection. Lauri’s Karelian Sportslore collection
TRACtion’s online International Workshop was a great success! Participants were fully engaged, creating innovative designs inspired by various sewing techniques used in traditional costumes from
The University of Malta TRACtion Team Presentation regarding the TRACtion Project and the Ghonnella: The Gathering The University of Helsinki TRACtion Team Presentation regarding the
TRACtion Online International Workshop on Tradition vs Innovation in Design Join us for the Online International Workshop on Tradition vs Innovation Design! Within the TRAction
Traditional lace and costume embroidery designs were magnified, and patterns were recreated using two-dimensional and digital means. Primary school children responded creatively to the designs
Welcome to the TRAction Online Exhibition! Get ready to dive into innovative designs and fascinating stories! Explore the rich cultural heritage of traditional costumes from
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