BRAIDED TRADITIONS: KNITWEAR DESIGNER - FADZAYI SANGO

Gara ndiruke

Sit and let me braid

 

Gara ndiruke (sit and let me braid) by Fadzi Sango - @ sinoia_. -My yarn bombing is inspired by the transformative joy of being able to explore fluctuating identity through my hair after my mother and nanny taught me. I wore many masks.

Introducing Fadzayi Sango is a resident knitwear designer and product developer. Fadzayi is adaptable and versatile textile designer specializing in knitted textiles. She also has an expansive skill set in technical knitwear design and creative construction that has proven successful in the craft industry as well as the fashion industry with a focus on product and bespoke markets. Exploring the application of handknit, flatbed knitwear, and industrial knitting to create innovative products and fabrics for the various consumer markets. 

See more of her work here: https://sangoknitwear.squarespace.com

 

Photography by: @kings_art