The master's thesis titled Use of Japanese knotweed in woven textiles explores the utilization of an invasive plant in textile applications in connection with the idea of regenerative design. The issue of invasive plant proliferation and the lack of constructive approaches to limit their excessive growth are highlighted. Solutions are sought in regenerative design, which goes beyond sustainable approaches by repairing negative consequences and taking a holistic view of the problem. The theoretical part of the thesis addresses the issue of invasive alien plant species, the negative consequences of their spreading, as well as the possibilities of utilizing materials after their removal. It also touches upon the use of paper in textile applications from its history to contemporary design practices. It concludes with the presentation of a regenerative design process, laying the foundation for integrating the themes of the theoretical part of the thesis with the development of a project presented in the experimental section. The experimental part begins with the presentation of making paper yarn from locally sourced Japanese knotweed paper. It then discusses the use of dye and explores textile weaving techniques and post-processing of the resulting fabrics. The result is the presentation of a collection of fabrics that not only includes paper made from Japanese knotweed, but also dye derived from its roots and wood obtained from its stems.
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