The project We Grew Together is a material study of amadou, a suede-like material derived from the polypore mushroom Fomes fomentarius (tinder fungus). Amadou tradition has survived in rural Transylvania where it is often treated as a textile to create small items such as hats and bags.

The aim of the We Grew Together project was to explore new applications for amadou and to help preserve the fading craft tradition through innovative experimentation. The resulting objects highlight the material’s inherent qualities: it is naturally absorbent, anti-inflammatory, and insulating.

We Grew Together was awarded Best Master’s Thesis Project of the Year 2019 at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and received first prize at the Designers’ Saturday Best Talents 2019 Awards.