This project explores Malai, a biomaterial made from coconut water waste, as a sustainable alternative to leather. Using a material led approach, I experimented with laser cutting, etching and reconstruction to develop textile and fashion outcomes. The process extended beyond the material itself, reusing offcuts and discarded elements to create new compositions and surface designs. By transforming waste into design, the project embraces circular principles while highlighting the potential of Malai as both a functional and aesthetic material for contemporary fashion and accessories.
