ABSTRACT
Tapestry is a long existing art in Portugal, mostly directed to a special kind of use. The current study aims at showing that either as a wall product or a comfortable artefact to cover the floor, its manufacture techniques can also contribute to the creation of pieces of clothing. Combining the Fashion production with tapestry practices is not new, but doing it grounded on a mannequin, as if it were 3D modelling, is both pioneering and timeless. These techniques provide a durability that is suitable to slow down consumption, and even to the possibility of offering personalized products, thus turning this kind of production into something more sustainable. Besides reducing the waste of raw materials, it also supports the legacy of the material Portuguese culture, by means of its textile distinctive characteristics.
