OFICIOS
Our annual co-selection titled OFICIOS, here a text of introduction.Casi todos los objetos que se utilizan en la actualidad pueden realizarse fácilmente con plástico derivado del petróleo, en una fábrica enorme, por especialistas cuya cualidad principal consiste en su habilidad para sobrellevar vidas terriblemente monótonas. Son feos, pues la belleza en un objeto depende de la textura de algún material natural combinado con la destreza y el cuidado amoroso de un artesano; su existencia es corta, por lo que, en consecuencia, nuestro mundo se asfixia con objetos de plástico degradados y destrozados, y su producción provoca la contaminación del planeta a una escala que nunca antes se había conocido.
Con frecuencia se nos dice que es la producción en masa lo que posibilita que los miembros de la población mundial posea tantos objetos. ¿Necesitamos tantos objetos como creemos cuando gran parte de ellos acaban rápidamente siendo residuo? ¿Tenemos alguna justificación para utilizar artículos que, por muy práctico que nos sea usarlos, sabemos que fueron producidos en condiciones injustas y hasta anularon a los seres humanos que tuvieron que hacerlos?
The fifth chapter of our annual co-selection is HERBORISTAS.
Herbalism is defined as a specialty developed by the herbalist, who uses certain plants for medicinal purposes. Their role is to study and prepare plants according to their medicinal properties, catalog them, and make them available for natural consumption without going through industrial processes.
The documentation provided by herbalism is extensive. In fact, it is used not only by citizens but also by major laboratories and pharmaceutical groups, as it offers many benefits for the development of plant-based medicines.
Using natural remedies, dietary supplements, and herbal products represents a much healthier way of life.
There are different lines of research aimed at classifying all types of medicinal herbs and plants according to their healing potential.
Herbal remedies that are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, diuretic, purifying, laxative, intestinal regulators, relaxing plants, plants with effects on circulation, and those that regulate hormones.
The oldest documents recording the use of healing plants date back to Sumer around 3000 B.C. Around 1600 B.C., the oldest papyrus was written in Egypt, capturing the knowledge of that culture in more than 700 different types of medicines of plant and animal origin.
Long before the arrival of European settlers in America, its inhabitants had a deep knowledge of the plant world. For example, the Incas knew of coca; the Aztecs used cocoa, vanilla, pepper, and tobacco; and North American Indians used aloe, sacred bark, jalap, willow, and lobelia for healing.
Chapter 5 of our annual Co-selection, OFICIOS, pays tribute to the Herboristas. This collection includes three new garments, each celebrating the skilled touch and profound connection that Herboristas have with nature, weaving tradition, healing, and artistry into every fiber.
For this chapter, we’ve designed three pieces that capture the essence of this craft: a high-neck, long-sleeve bodysuit with our embroidered logo, crafted from an 80% cotton, 20% virgin wool Japanese stretch knit sourced from Can Pep Rey's deadstock.
The other two pieces evolved together during the design process—a versatile apron and a dress constructed from two aprons, both in denim and reimagined with 3D-printed straps and buckles. Designed in collaboration with Ada Llauradó and Ton Cortiella, these pieces incorporate surplus materials from Gamarra, Lima, Peru.
With these garments, we showcase how a functional work apron can transform into an adaptable dress that fits various body shapes and includes pockets for essential tools. The bodysuit is tailored for a close, comfortable fit, enhancing freedom of movement for plant gathering and other fieldwork.
For this chapter, we’ve designed three pieces that capture the essence of this craft: a high-neck, long-sleeve bodysuit with our embroidered logo, crafted from an 80% cotton, 20% virgin wool Japanese stretch knit sourced from Can Pep Rey's deadstock.
The other two pieces evolved together during the design process—a versatile apron and a dress constructed from two aprons, both in denim and reimagined with 3D-printed straps and buckles. Designed in collaboration with Ada Llauradó and Ton Cortiella, these pieces incorporate surplus materials from Gamarra, Lima, Peru.
With these garments, we showcase how a functional work apron can transform into an adaptable dress that fits various body shapes and includes pockets for essential tools. The bodysuit is tailored for a close, comfortable fit, enhancing freedom of movement for plant gathering and other fieldwork.
Talents:
Rossana Ehizele Ozgul (She/They, Barcelona/Nigeria) @rosanablooms
Photographer: Sofia Casals, (She/They, Chile) @zoficasals
Stylist: Andrea Cuadrado (They, Nicaragua) @andreasachhs
Espíritu Club
Team:
Silva @5ilv4 , Luciana @lucianaxreynoso and Annika @sunneeeeeeeeee