Enter the world of beneficial creation with textiles.
The colourful book The Power of Textiles invites us to discover the potential of our hands and the beneficial effects of creating with textile materials. Text author Jasmina Ferček and visual author Tjaša Bavcon have joined forces with the co-authors to create an original book that guides us with practical steps to create in a mindful, self-discovering and fulfilling way.
In the book you will find the results of the author’s research on the connection between women, textiles and well-being, testimonials from women artisans about the role of textiles in their lives, as well as instructions and inspiring photos for creating different projects and products, both for individual work and for creative group gatherings.
Most of the projects are the work of the Oloop collective, for which it has received many international awards. Creative activities with textiles have been shown to have a positive impact on well-being, quality of life and health, regardless of whether they are created alone or in a group. The effects are particularly noticeable in times of increased stress and vulnerability – for example, when you fall ill, lose your job, move or grieve. Creating with textiles encourages interpersonal interaction and offers mental and physical challenges, strengthens self-confidence and contributes to self-realization.
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