Francesco Ferrero

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Multidisciplinary designer and craft practitioner interested in transformative practices and traditional artisanship.



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World Wide Weave
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World wide weave

CraftDesign
– 2022

World Wide Weave is an exploration into the adaptation of traditional weaving techniques and basketry styles, employing reclaimed materials sourced from urban environments. This project delves into the intersection of sustainability, cultural heritage, and material innovation by repurposing discarded materials to create woven artifacts.
With a focus on the revival of traditional craft practices, WWW explores the potential of discarded materials as viable resources for contemporary craftspeopleship. The project focuses on understanding the technical and aesthetic possibilities of urban waste in traditional weaving through systematic experimentation.
By carefully studying how reusing materials impacts society, the economy, and the environment, the WWW project adds to the conversation about sustainable design and cultural rebirth. Using thorough research and analysis, the project seeks to show how craft can help cities become more resilient and resourceful, while still preserving the cultural traditions of weaving.


plastic banding, rope
40 x 30 x 15 cm

2022


warning barrier fence, green felt
40 x 25 x 3 cm

2022



Self-initiated project started in 2022 during the Erasmus program at KIDS University, Cologne (Germany), and continued in various locations including Bolzano, Turin, and Milan.