University of Malta TRACtion Team – A two-day workshop on the sustainable design process inspired by traditional Irish Lace

Dr Lorraine Portelli, the Principal Investigator of TRACtion, from the University of Malta recently hosted Dr Kathryn McSweeney, a lecturer in Education from the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland…

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University of Malta TRACtion Team – A Master Dissertation via the TRACtion Project

This master's dissertation was developed Ms Elisa Ann Scerri, within the framework of the TRACtion project, which promotes innovative educational practices through digital tools and cultural engagement. The study examines…

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University of Helsinki TRACtion Team – Traditional Karelian embroidery in contemporary fashion

The TRACTion team from the University of Helsinki experimented with traditional Karelian embroidery in contemporary fashion, specifically on jeans. The embroidery design was inspired by an 19th-century winter coat from…

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TRACtion Partners Meeting at Malta – Visit St Clare College Secondary School – Pembroke

Research partners from Ireland and Finland recently visited St Clare College Secondary School - Pembroke, Malta, for a textile design workshop organised by TRACtion Traditional Costume Innovation.Textiles teacher Nicole Vella…

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University of Helsinki TRACtion Team – Interview with Lauri Greis at Aalto University about his Karelian Sportslore BA collection

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 combines elements from the Karelian…

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