Skarv
Category: Interior
Competitions: Home Competition 2026
Skarv is a wall hanging made from leftover wool yarn and selvedges from the production line of Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik. The project explores how post-industrial textile waste can be given new value through a material-driven design process and become part of the development of high-quality objects. The work is based on the inherent properties of the residual materials, where irregularities and traces from previous production are understood as aesthetic qualities rather than flaws. In this way, the project investigates how a wall hanging can contribute to a sense of calm, while also creating curiosity and an atmospheric presence through texture, form, and materiality. The project is grounded in the challenges of global textile overproduction and a desire to explore waste materials as a resource in design. At the same time, it is situated within a contemporary context where open interiors, large surfaces, and acoustic needs have renewed the relevance of textile surfaces as both functional and atmospheric elements. Historically, wool has been used for its insulating, acoustic, and decorative properties, and the project explores how these qualities can be reactivated in a modern context. The materials are sponsored by Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik, and the work has been developed through weaving with leftover wool yarn and selvedges. Through collaboration with Skedsmo Husflidslag, it has been possible to work hands-on with weaving techniques and material understanding, contributing to a close connection between process and expression. The result is a wall hanging that explores the balance between industrial surplus and craft-based processing, functioning as an aesthetic contribution to the home. Through tactility, texture, and material qualities, it creates a warm atmosphere and contributes to a sense of psychological well-being.
