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…
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…
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…
The University of Malta’s TRACtion team recently hosted its research partners from ATU St. Angela’s and the University of Helsinki for a Creative Europe TRACtion Consortium Meeting. The visit started…
The traditional Irish crochet pinwheel lace design in the research costume was photographed, enlarged, traced, scanned, and recreated using wood and laser-cutting technology. “Lace Connections” by @KathrynMcS @ATUStAngelas. Kathryn was…
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…
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 Malta, Finland, and Ireland. Here…
The University of Malta TRACtion Team Presentation regarding the TRACtion Project and the Ghonnella: The Gathering Introduction to TRACtion Workshop and the Ghonnella_Gethring and Pin TucksDownload The University of Helsinki…
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 project context (https://tractionproject.eu/), we will…
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 three countries (Malta, Ireland, and…
