Mytilus Materia (Byssus)

Samples of flexible materials crafted from byssus, integrating expertise in textile design and finishing techniques such as plant-based dyeing, screen printing, and flocking.

Showcased as luminous objects in cool hues, these translucent materials introduce innovative applications in climate design, where decoration serves as a mechanism for temperature regulation within spaces.  

- Collagen samples extracted from the mussel byssus

- Soft biomaterial sample, vegetable dye (cochineal), silkscreen printing, dyed byssus flaking