Lilouma by Aisha Humaira

Lilouma is a contemporary accessory born from the exploration of seaweed-based bioplastic, a naturally derived material that is biodegradable and recyclable. This project is part of an undergraduate thesis project for the Textile Craft program at the Bandung Institute of Technology. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, embodying a response to sustainability issues and the urgent call to rethink the role of environmentally friendly materials in today’s design practice.

The work draws inspiration from the lily, a flower that symbolizes purity, transformation, and renewal. Extending from the head to the hands, Lilouma turns the human body into a living canvas, visually merging ornament and wearer into one continuous form. More than just adornment, Lilouma can be interpreted as “nature’s last flower”—a manifestation that emerges at the end of a long journey, representing both closure and the beginning of a new awareness: one that reimagines the relationship between nature, material, and design.

This creation was in collaboration with Medividi, who brought refinement to the sculptural language of the flower. Contemporary metalwork becomes a vital accent within the collection, bridging delicacy with strength. The chosen metal is brass with silver coat, adding a luminous contrast against the organic bioplastic surface. Its flexible structure allows the accessory to adapt fluidly to different parts of the body, creating a dialogue between softness and rigidity, organic matter and industrial craftsmanship.

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