About this Event
From 20–22 November 2026, Colèchi presents Re-iterate, a three-day exhibition exploring knitwear, yarn waste and what we do with what's left. Hosted at The Market Building in Clerkenwell, London.
Featuring work by Erica Collins, Kemi Ajose and Sehar Mehra including knitted installations, sculptures and moving image, the show explores the research journey of the designers and how they’ve confronted waste and reusing what already exists.
Join us for the opening on the Friday 20th November for an evening of drinks, music and conversation.
The exhibition will remain open from 11am - 4pm on across Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November.
Works on Show
Athbhreith – Rebirth. By Erica Collins
Athbhreith, meaning Rebirth, is an exhibtion of knitted sculptures from deadstock waste, which will be unravelled over the course of the exhibition. Inviting spectators to interact with the piece by pulling the yarn to contribute to the unravelling - demonstrating the full life cycle of the project. This act of unmaking and remaking reflects the concept of rebirth, allowing the materials and knowledge created through the residency to move into their next stage of life and be used again.
Current Threads: Reimagining Waste Through Textile Art. By Kemi Ajose
What happens when we look beyond what something was made for?
Created by textile artist Kemi Ajose, Current Threads explores the possibilities of repurposing materials through handmade sculptural textile installations, and machine-knitted samples.
Through knitting, and material experimentation, Kemi reimagines existing materials in new and unexpected ways, questioning how we define waste and how creative practice can reveal new purpose and value.
Discover what can happen when we see materials not just for what they are, but for what they could become.
Purza by Sehar Mehra
Purza is a social drama about a generational, skilled knitwear-factory worker who wants to do right by his craft, until a promotion forces him to see what it actually does to the lives around him.
The story revolves around Bhagwant, a generational stitching line worker at a knitwear factory in Ludhiana. When that comes bearing fruit as a promotion, the factory he’s always worked at and loved, comes to light as something different.
Re-iterate Zine
Re-iterate is a research residency investigating yarn and knitwear waste, this journal follows the repeat. Starting on a factory floor in Punjab, moving to a sorting floor in Wembley and back to our studios in South and East London. Three residents trace the journey of waste and how it moves through the system.
Thanks to our supporters
Research Supported By
The National Lottery Community Fund
Lewisham Council
Material Sponsors
Traid
Last Yarn
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
YKWU Sound Session
Host: Stephanie Okoye & Eloise Clarkson
Info: Join us for a special You Can Knit With Us (YKWU) Led by Eloise Clarkson, we'll be knitting gathered around the decks. All levels welcome and equipment will be provided
🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:00 PM
Film Screening: Purza + Q&A
Host: Sehar Mehra
Info: Purza is a social drama about a generational, skilled knitwear-factory worker in Ludhiana, India; who wants to do right by his craft, until a promotion forces him to see what it actually does to the lives around him.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Live Unravelling
Host: Erica Collins
Info: Unravel knitwear with Erica Collins
[ Exhibition re-opens at 11am - 4pm on Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov ]
Event venue & nearby stays
The Market Building, 72-82 Rosebery Avenue, London, United Kingdom
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