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17-25 October 2026

L'écoucheur

Exploring the raw linen fiber

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This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

This project is part of
Kazerne Design Award 2020
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Flax Ottoman
Flax Ottoman
Stéphane Ruchaud
While growing and being scutched in Europe, 80 pof flax nowadays has to be exported to China to be combed, spun and weaved before being reimported. By working directly with the scutched fibers, this project aims to presents new aspects of linen and sustain a local production in Normandy.
While growing and being scutched in Europe, 80% of flax nowadays has to be exported to China to be combed, spun and weaved before being reimported. This economical situation contradicts the sustainable growth of the fiber and its local culture. By working
Flax Ottoman
Flax Ottoman
Stéphane Ruchaud
Flax Ottoman
Flax Ottoman
Stéphane Ruchaud

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