Seoul museum gives discarded festival banners second life as designer accessories
Discarded festival banners are getting a second act as limited-edition accessories, with the Seoul Museum of History transforming last year’s European Film Festival promotional materials into card wallets and mini bags that combine distinctive designs with a push toward sustainability. The museum will begin selling the upcycled merchandise at its museum shop on Thursday, using recycled materials…
Discarded festival banners are being given a new purpose as exclusive accessories, with the Seoul Museum of History converting last year's European Film Festival promotional materials into wallet and mini bag designs that prioritize sustainability. The museum will commence selling these upcycled items at its shop starting Thursday, utilizing recycled materials to minimize waste from exhibitions and cultural events.
These products were co-created with Van a Banner, an upcycling enterprise headed by Lee Ban-seok, which repurposed the utilized polyvinyl chloride banners into practical everyday essentials. The products employ recycled fabric for linings and mesh parts, extending the recycling initiative beyond the original banner material.
Due to the banners being segmented and integrated into each item, the final designs exhibit varying colors and patterns, rendering each piece distinct. The card wallet includes a mesh compartment for cards and a zippered area for small items, whereas the miniature bag boasts a magnetic flap for added security.
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