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Kindred Matter is founded by Laurel and Rachel Messina, two sisters with backgrounds in the fashion industry and a shared appreciation for hand crafted, contemporary design. Our first-hand observation of the waste produced by textile manufacturing inspired us to start Kindred Matter.
Sourcing
Our progressive design process starts by sourcing discarded material from the fashion and textile sectors. The colors, textures, and patterns of the materials found influence the final product–an inverse to the traditional design process.
Felting
The reclaimed materials are laid out by hand and processed through a needle felting machine. Our textile felting process blends the fabrics together creating a painterly effect while maintaining the tactility of the fibers.
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