Rag Papermaking and Textile Recycling

This report outlines Dr. Daphne Mohajer va Pesaran’s 2024 Mason Family Trust Fellowship, where she explored traditional rag papermaking techniques and textile recycling. It aims to address the issue of textile waste in the fashion industry, exacerbated by fast fashion, and proposes sustainable alternatives for Australia. Dr. Mohajer va Pesaran’s research included visits to various sites in the UK and Athens to learn about rag papermaking, community-based textile recycling, and the potential uses for rag paper in everyday design. The report promotes circular design practices to reduce environmental impacts in the textile industry.