{"title":"The Zoetrope Collection","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zoetrope collection explores animation through the medium of machine knitting, translating a sequence of illustrated frames into a continuous textile composition. Inspired by the mechanics of the 19th-century zoetrope, the scarves feature a running sequence of illustrated bunnies that appear to move when viewed in succession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve always been drawn to animation and its ability to give even the simplest images a sense of character. This collection brings that interest into something functional, combining playful imagery with everyday wearability. I’m interested in accessories that introduce something unexpected to an outfit while remaining practical enough to be worn regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach design is digitally illustrated and programmed into a Shima Seiki knitting system, with the imagery built directly into the fabric. Made from organic cotton, the scarves prioritize comfort, breathability, and longevity through the use of natural fibers. Each piece is individually knitted, with slight variations in scale and proportion reflecting the experimental nature of the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zoetrope-bunny-scarf","title":"Zoetrope Bunny Scarf in Graphite Gray - Virgin Wool Cashmere Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Organic Cotton, 25% Cashmere 25%, Virgin Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" by 75\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a wearable animation, an exploration of motion translated through knit. Inspired by the zoetrope, a 19th-century optical device that creates the illusion of movement through a sequence of static images, this scarf transforms an everyday object into something far more fantastical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach panel was digitally illustrated, then programmed into a Shima Seiki knitting system with careful attention to gauge and sequencing. The result is a series of frames embedded directly into the fabric, an animation that exists within the knit itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen worn, the scarf resembles a continuous film strip. The animation is not immediately visible, revealing itself only when the frames are viewed in motion through documented imagery. It becomes something subtle and personal, almost like a secret shared between the wearer and the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach piece is individually made. Slight irregularities in scale and proportion are part of the process and reflect its experimental nature, ensuring no two are exactly alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing dead stock yarns, this high quality and extremely soft virgin wool cashmere blend are in limited supply and won't be restocked. The material is warm and dense, perfect for fall and winter time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellipsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43175979581530,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8997\/5386\/files\/88266F23-6F28-4A82-802D-6FBBA4A9E6A1_1_105_c.jpg?v=1790986596"},{"product_id":"zoetrope-bunny-scarf-100-organic-cotton","title":"Zoetrope Bunny Scarf in Charcoal Gray - 100% Organic Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Organic Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" x 75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a wearable animation, an exploration of motion translated through knit. 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Slight irregularities in scale and proportion are part of the process and reflect its experimental nature, ensuring no two are exactly alike. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellipsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43358645518426,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8997\/5386\/files\/IMG_1373.heic?v=1790990030"},{"product_id":"hi","title":"Zoetrope Bunny Scarf in Graphite Gray - 100% Organic Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Organic Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a wearable animation, an exploration of motion translated through knit. 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