# Project Description

Traces of the Steppe

jiayi Fan

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Final work

Jiayi Fan, a textile designer from China based in London, weaves personal experience and cultural identity into her practice. Through knitted fabrics and experimental materials, she explores the subtle interplay between people, everyday life, and space.

Jiayi Fan, a textile designer from China based in London, weaves personal experience and cu...

College Chelsea College of Arts

Course BA (Hons) Textile Design

Graduation year 2025

Rooted in my identity as a member of the Hui ethnic group, this project reflects on the gradual disappearance of our nomadic heritage in the face of rapid urbanization. As traces of our culture fade from the cities we now inhabit, I turn to the migratory history of my ancestors to explore themes of memory, movement, and loss. This work serves as a quiet act of remembrance and a call to reflect on our shared responsibility in preserving cultural identity.

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Rooted in my identity as a member of the Hui ethnic group, this project reflects on the gradual disappearance of our nomadic heritage in the face of rapid urbanization. As traces of our culture fade from the cities we now inhabit, I turn to the migratory history...

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