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A Mammal to Sandals

 

 

  • University
    Estonian Academy Of Arts
  • Lead Designer
    Jürgen Sinnep
  • Professor
    Marika JylhÄ
  • Photo credit
    Photos Created By Designer And Photographer Peteris Viksna
  • Prize
    Winner in RECYCLED MATERIALS
  • Expertise
    Student

For this project I got inspired by a sculptor Anu Põder whom combined and reused surrounding everyday objects in her creations.
This pair of sandals was made out of an old cowhide, where I used to watch telenovelas and dance to Cyndi Lauper with my mother.
I remember the day when my parents bought this cowhide and through my childhood it was always there, until they divorced. After that it ended up in a cellar and stayed there until I finally found a purpose for it. Through this I reused discarded materials to create shoes which embodied the qualities of everyday sandals and dancing shoes.




Global Footwear Design Award 2025
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