Maku Pop-Up in Zürich 17.-19. November 2022 - "The Blue Clan" & "Dianthus"

The Blue Clan

You are a part of me now.

You touched me.

With your kindness and love, so enchanted.

Your soft lips are kind.

Your eyes glow with light.

I'm glad you touched me.

You are a part of me now.

You are The Blue Clan.

- Lloyd Carl Owle -

MAKU, which means "weaving shuttle" in Bengali, is a slow fiber movement that uses only hand-spun and hand-woven cloth, the designs of which are realized in collaboration with artisans on their looms.

MAKU was founded by Santanu Das, a textile designer from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, that has long been influenced by the testimony of the Indian textile heritage, culture and skills. Santanu has also taken steps towards designing a system to develop a better living environment panning from recycling waste to distribution of wealth to the weaker section of the society.

I met Santanu in 2014 and felt that I had finally found the clothes that my soul had always yearned to wear! Since 2018 I am an integral part of MAKU, contributing to the brainstorming process of fabric and garment design and developing the narrative behind some of the collections. I am really happy to share my passion about MAKU with you.