TRACtion

TRACtion - Traditional Costume Innovation

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Published an article featuring a Finnish design learning model and creative thinking indicators in the Design and Technology Education: An International Journal, Vol. 30, 1, 2025 (open access) @ATUStAngelas @EU_TRACtion @ATHE_HomeEc @IFHE_HomeEc

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Visiting @SCCPembrokeSec, Malta, for a textile design workshop the @EU_TRACtion team @UMmalta organised. Nicole Vella inspired students using a Finnish design learning model & resources designed by partners @kathrynmcs from @ATUStAngelas & Riikka Räisänen from @helsinkiuni

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The University of Malta’s TRACtion team hosted ATU St. Angela’s and University of Helsinki partners for a Creative Europe meeting, featuring a Home Economics program overview, Heritage Malta tour, and cultural exploration.
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The traditional Irish crochet pinwheel lace design in the research costume was photographed, enlarged, traced, scanned, and recreated using wood and laser-cutting technology. “Lace Connections” by @KathrynMcS@ATUStAngelas. Assisted by @FabLabMH@atusligo_ie #textileart #design

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Mari Kosunen interviewed Lauri Greis about his Karelian Sportslore collection, which blends Karelian national costume with modern sportswear. Inspired by his grandmother’s Antrea costume, the collection is a tribute to her.

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TRACtion’s online International Workshop was a great success! Participants were fully engaged, creating innovative designs inspired by various sewing techniques used in traditional costumes. Here are some examples of the amazing work they produced!

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The workshop is free of charge, and all participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Workshop language: English

Register now via our online form and be part of this exciting event!

https://t.co/oXv9reHiIq

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Traditional lace and costume embroidery designs were magnified, and patterns were recreated using two-dimensional and digital means. Primary school children responded creatively to the designs in a recent competition. The organiser was @KathrynMcS @ATUStAngelas.#textileart

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Explore the rich cultural heritage of traditional costumes from three countries (Malta, Ireland, and Finland).
Click, scroll, and discover the magic behind each garment, and let your imagination take you on a journey through time and tradition.
https://t.co/g3PJimw72g

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Primary school children responded innovativelyto traditional costume designs and motifs during the recent exhibition (7-20 May). 288 entries were received from local schools. The organiser was @KathrynMcS @ATUStAngelas. #textileart#designprocess

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Opening of għonnella TRACtion exhibit, on May 2nd, curated by Dr. Lorraine Portelli, was outstanding. Reception, speeches by Dr. Portelli and Prof. Calleja, and exhibit tours followed. Thanks to Dr. Zoi Arvantidou, Ms. M.Falzon, Ms. D.Schembri, and Ms. N. Vella.
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In the jewelry-making course at the @helsinkiuni, Kaisa Hyrsky’s students drew inspiration from Karelian textile traditions. Mari Kosunen discussed Karelian jewelry, and many students incorporated elements from Karelian folk costumes, reflecting their ancestry. #Karelian

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Adult learners showcased their innovative responses to traditional costume designs and motifs at the TRACtion exhibition launch on 9 May. The exhibition (7-20 May) organiser was @KathrynMcS @ATUStAngelas. Official launch by designer @nataliebcoleman #textileart #designprocess

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During two Saturday workshops @ATUStAngelas, many adult learners developed innovative designs and responses to traditional costume designs and motifs. The workshop organiser was @KathrynMcS, and the facilitator included @anafayehandbags. #textileart#designprocess

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The Helsinki TRACTion interviewed Taina Kangas, a National Costume consultant, at the National Costume Center of Finland. Kangas discussed her 40-year experience, focusing on Eastern Finnish Äyrämöinen costumes. Mari Kosunen translated the interview from Finnish to English.

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Activating Design Thinking, Creativity and Innovation Using Traditional Costume Techniques Seminar Event @HamiltonSligopresenters: Dr Lorraine Portelli @UMmalta, Prof Riikka Räisänen and Mari Kosunen @helsinkiuni, Dr Kathryn McSweeney, Aoife Moriarty and Anna Byrne @ATUStAngelas

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Exhibition - The Għonnella, Malta's National Costume @VallettaCampus @UMmalta

Opens on 3rd May till 8th May 2024 (Sunday closed) from 9am to 5pm.

Entrance: Free

An exhibition by Malta’s TRACtion team

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Mari Kosunen and Aino Eerikäinen of the University of Helsinki visited the National Costume Center of Finland to study Eastern Finnish national costumes. Consultant Taina Kangas provided historical insights, noting similarities to 19th-century folk costumes, surprising the team.

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Malta’s TRACtion team hosted two workshops,‘Reforming the Għonnella - Tradition Meets Innovation,’ at @SCCPembrokeSec for teachers and another for @UMmalta students. Sessions aimed to educate about the Għonnella’s importance and encourage creative innovation in Maltese costumes.

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@ATUStAngelas in Ireland hosted TRACtion partners. They explored textile heritage, focusing on costume motifs and lace techniques. Held a seminar titled "Activating Design Thinking, Creativity, and Innovation" discussing traditional costume techniques' cultural significance.