MOTTAINAI STUDIO


SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE ART


MOTTAINAI MEANS
“WHAT A SHAME TO WASTE”
IN JAPANESE.

About


Julie Vej

founded her label Mottainai Studio, while studying sustainable fashion design in Copenhagen. 
During her studies, she did experimenting with textiles, upcycling and aesthetics. 
She never felt attracted to the fast and seasonal fashion, but choosed instead to start her own Art studio where she could create and explore her own universe of Slow Aesthetics.

Concept

The essential of Mottainai studio surrounds the passion of preserve resources.

Therefor all materials used are discarded or donated. Either from smaller Danish designers or recycle stations in the local area. 
Julie Vej is striving to show how leftovers can turn into beautiful aesthetic artworks.

My work
Studio

Introduction video


This video was filmed and edited by the talented Cornelius Qvist.

Contact

If you have any wishes or questions please don´t hesitate to reach out. I’m looking forward to hear from you.