Collection 01

Objects by TextileSeekers carries forward the values and philosophy that shape the wider TextileSeekers world. Our first collection – a range of artisanal combs and hairpins, crafted from bone, shell or horn – will be released with ten prototypes, and with only twenty pieces produced per design. This exclusive and limited run of creations kick-starts Objects by TextileSeekers exactly as we intend to continue: as a definitive pushback against mass consumption, overstocking, and the pressures put on small workshops to produce more than they can sustainably manage.

The first Objects by TextileSeekers collection, entitled A Tale of Two Friends is, at its essence, a meditation on duality; one which delves into the nature of the sojourner and their inherent restlessness. An exploration of divided identities and of living between separate worlds and nationalities, the collection explores how connection and harmony can exist between these states of being. Elegantly expressing this duality, the beautiful combs of this collection – handcrafted in matching pairs – tell a tale that’s deeply personal to me. They speak of cultural significance that resonates from my earliest childhood, and the importance of making friends of our different identities, all while untangling the knots we create as we wander onwards through our lives.