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In our workshop, every single fibre we use matters. We work with high-quality natural materials, and for us it is essential to use them thoughtfully and make the most of them, respecting their origin and the work behind every thread. Zero Waste is not a label; it is a way of understanding the craft. It shapes how we design, weave and finish each piece with care. In this way, we avoid unnecessary waste and also give new life to leftover fibres that would otherwise be lost.
We have devoted a special section to this approach, in keeping with our philosophy and the values set out in our manifesto, to explain why we aim to avoid wasting fibres and generating unnecessary waste.
As a workshop with limited, handmade production, we are committed to the concept of sustainable development defined in the Brundtland Report: “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
As a workshop with limited, handmade production, we are committed to the concept of sustainable development defined in the Brundtland Report: “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
From cultivation, in the case of plant fibres, to the proper care of the animals, there is an entire process involving clearly differentiated stages, including selection, washing, carding, combing, spinning and the specialised dyeing required for high-quality fibres. For us, making full use of them is a way of respecting these valuable materials and all the work behind them.
During the design stage, we calculate the quantities of fibre needed so that waste is kept to a minimum, both in the warp and the weft. Even so, a small amount is always left over from each warp prepared on the loom, and we reuse it in different ways.
When creating multicoloured pieces, we use leftover weft fibres to produce one-of-a-kind pieces with unique, spontaneous combinations.
To create lengths of fabric using leftover weft fibres, which can then be made into finished pieces.
To create textured yarns used as weft details in distinctive, richly textured pieces for different purposes.
As filling when the remnants are too small to be used in any of the other ways mentioned.
Through this way of understanding textile design and every aspect of our craft, we reduce fibre waste as much as possible, bringing it to practically zero.
At the same time, we remain true to our philosophy and values and to a conscious, responsible approach to consumption, creating pieces through a thoroughly respectful process.
Handweaving is considered an environmentally harmless activity under the regulations of the Natural Park where we are located. It generates no waste or pollution affecting the air, water or land.
We practise this craft responsibly and consistently, respecting the natural environment and biodiversity without causing harm to the Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park.
