With Sharktooth and New York Textile Month, presented ‘beyond repair.’ This month-long event showcased the process of unraveling a worn-through rag rug from Sharktooth’s collection, transforming its composition, and weaving it anew at Common Loom. The event culminated in a celebration and viewing on September 30, 2023, at Sharktooth, 111 Grand Street, Brooklyn, New York. View a short video documenting the weaving process here, and read more on Sharktooth's Shop Notes.
After a rag rug’s warp has worn through, its fabric weft can often be salvaged and woven anew. This process extends the life of the materials and offers an intimate lens into the life of the original weaver. ‘beyond repair' invited us to consider themes of regeneration, transformation, and renewal alongside the ethics of stewardship, care, and repair.