The Zulu Tapestry Collection represents a refinement of Sibu's previous Zulu Rust Collection with an emphasis on the textural qualities of Erna Janine's hand-woven Japanese textiles. Capule and runway editions were showcased on 23rd & 18th September: see NEWS Event. These designs use organic cotton and metallic yarns with Japanese indigo while employing Katazome and discharge dyeing techniques. This will be developed into the forthcoming Hotaru sub-brand retail range.

Janine @ Freeweaver: freeweaver.co.uk/about-us & instagram.com/freeweaver_studio & instagram.com/cloth_maker/?hl=en & wharf-life.com/tag/erna-janine: Japanese handloom weaving textiles specialist & with thanks to Nadia in supplying a 'cowboy' twist! @ TLZ Movement instagram.com/tlzmovementclothes.

In late October and November, we'll take select pieces on tour to Singapore & Bali; watch this space!

Acknowledgements

Editorial photoshoot photographed at UAL's London College of Communication (LCC) with thanks to Aleks Wojcik: stills photographer & lighting, lecturer at LCC.

Zulifkar Younas, Zuli: instagram.com/zuli_photography: images 2-4

Models: Nonoca (Matsuzaki): instagram.com/nm_nmd (image 2) & Peter Herklots: instagram.com/p.ming.h