Why
The value of Swiss sheep’s wool has declined due to diminishing local infrastructure and industry, leading to its growing treatment as waste. This project seeks to discover novel applications and redefine how this underutilized material can be utilized in innovative, sustainable ways today.

What
The project explores resource-efficient processes to create objects that highlight the unique aesthetic and tactile qualities of Swiss sheep’s wool. Each piece is designed to be biodegradable or easy to disassemble, supporting circularity and deepening material understanding within interior design.

How
Through practice-based research, Cajetana experimented with Swiss wool. She tested techniques and combinations, creating new textures and functions. This experimental process promotes the underutilized material with new significance through aesthetic exploration.

For whom
This project targets designers, industry professionals, farmers, rural communities, and the public. It encourages a fresh look at Swiss sheep’s wool and shows how local resources can regain relevance through circular design.

Impact
Home sweet wool elevates the value of Swiss sheep’s wool through circular design, transforming a disregarded waste stream into a valuable local resource. By developing and prototyping new uses, it reduces waste, boosts regional production, supports farmers, and fosters a regenerative approach to interiors.