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The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners
The Song of Samsara, Catherine Tang Studio | International Design Awards Winners

The Song of Samsara

CompanyCatherine Tang Studio
Lead DesignersZiyue Tang
CreditsPhotographer:Fengchao Wu
Prize(s)Silver in Pret-a-porter / Women
Entry Description

This collection is an evocative interpretation of the Dong minority's spiritual concept of samsara—the cycle of life, death, and rebirth—mirrored through the transformative journey of a butterfly. It symbolizes the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, capturing continual transformation and bonds beyond physical existence. Each piece evolves from cocoon-like enclosures to butterfly-wing silhouettes, using natural dyeing methods for an organic feel. The interplay of sheer and opaque fabrics reveals and conceals, resonating with the mystical transitions in samsara.