Studio Emipeli x BEAM Education
Emipeli Design is a sustainable fashion and wearable art brand founded by artist and designer Emily Rastas. Working exclusively with discarded clothing, textile waste, and dead stock materials, Emipeli creates one of a kind garments that celebrate repair, visibility, and slow fashion. Emipeli Studio is a branch of this work, partnering with BEAM Education in Chiang Mai, hiring tailoring students to construct garments, giving opportunity and income to women displaced by war in Myanmar.
At its core, Emipeli ethos at it’s core is about using what already exists, recreating flaws into new life, treating wear and tear as evidence of a life lived, and repair as an act of care to reduce textile waste in landfills.
Materials are sourced from flea markets and second hand retailers, particularly stained or design for single use second-hand garments, unsellable stock, and deadstock fabrics. They are washed and salvageable sections are recreated into unique, one of a kind garments.
Garments , and re-constructed using Emipeli’s design systems at BEAM education in Chiang Mai
Production runs are small batch, ensuring flexibility and quality
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Each patchwork t-shirt is a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Emi and carefully constructed by students at BEAM Education in Chiang Mai. Made from salvaged t-shirts and reclaimed fabrics, every garment is uniquely pieced together, giving new life to materials that would otherwise become textile waste.
Through this project, discarded clothing is transformed into something wearable, expressive, and full of character. No two shirts are the same, each carries its own patterns, colours, and story.
By purchasing a patchwork t-shirt, you’re helping divert textile waste from landfill while supporting skill-building and income opportunities for women rebuilding their lives through BEAM Education.
Cool clothing with a purpose.
Each patchwork t-shirt is a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Emi and carefully constructed by students at BEAM Education in Chiang Mai. Made from salvaged t-shirts and reclaimed fabrics, every garment is uniquely pieced together, giving new life to materials that would otherwise become textile waste.
Through this project, discarded clothing is transformed into something wearable, expressive, and full of character. No two shirts are the same, each carries its own patterns, colours, and story.
By purchasing a patchwork t-shirt, you’re helping divert textile waste from landfill while supporting skill-building and income opportunities for women rebuilding their lives through BEAM Education.
Cool clothing with a purpose.
Please swipe through photos to see flat lay measurements, note asymmetrical design is often intentional in Emi’s designs
If you would like to enquire about a custom shirt or would like to alter one of the designs to fit you please email emily@emipelidesign.com
Each patchwork t-shirt is a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Emi and carefully constructed by students at BEAM Education in Chiang Mai. Made from salvaged t-shirts and reclaimed fabrics, every garment is uniquely pieced together, giving new life to materials that would otherwise become textile waste.
Through this project, discarded clothing is transformed into something wearable, expressive, and full of character. No two shirts are the same, each carries its own patterns, colours, and story.
By purchasing a patchwork t-shirt, you’re helping divert textile waste from landfill while supporting skill-building and income opportunities for women rebuilding their lives through BEAM Education.
Cool clothing with a purpose.
Each patchwork shirt is a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Emi and carefully constructed by students at BEAM Education in Chiang Mai. Made from salvaged t-shirts and reclaimed fabrics, every garment is uniquely pieced together, giving new life to materials that would otherwise become textile waste.
Through this project, discarded clothing is transformed into something wearable, expressive, and full of character. No two shirts are the same, each carries its own patterns, colours, and story.
By purchasing a patchwork shirt, you’re helping divert textile waste from landfill while supporting skill-building and income opportunities for women rebuilding their lives through BEAM Education.
Cool clothing with a purpose.
Please swipe through photos to see flat lay measurements, note asymmetrical design is often intentional in Emi’s designs
If you would like to enquire about a custom shirt or would like to alter one of the designs to fit you please email emily@emipelidesign.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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All EmiPeli garments are handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces created from salvaged materials. Because each item is unique and made with intention, we do not offer returns or refunds. Please purchase thoughtfully and check sizing and descriptions carefully before ordering.
If your garment requires a small adjustment, we’re happy to help. Minor alterations can be made free of charge; however, the customer is responsible for all shipping costs to and from our studio.
Due to the nature of handmade and upcycled work, alterations may be limited depending on the structure of the piece and available materials.
Thank you for supporting slow fashion and handmade design.
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Online orders have a typical processing time of 3-5 days business days before shipping. Shipping times will vary based on the option you select at checkout, if you require urgent shipping please email emily@emipelidesign.com to discuss options
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You can buy a digital gift card that can be used online, gift cards are a great way to directly support this project now and have a free gift to yourself or someone else when a product you like comes through our production team
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Emipeli Studio often pops up at festivals, markets and events throughout South East Asia, Europe And Australia. Keep an eye our on socials to see when they’re happening.
We are currently looking for stockists around the globe who would like to support and stock Studio Emipeli, if that’s you please email emily@emipelidesign.com
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To keep your piece lasting as long as possible:
• Wash cold
• Air dry when possible
• Repair rather than discardEach garment is made to be worn, loved, and repaired over time.
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If you have a garment you’d like repaired, reworked, or transformed, feel free to reach out to emily@emipelidesign.com