The New Death Garment Design Concept: Passing
Vilnius Academy of Arts
Associate prof. Dr. Renata Maldutienė
The goal of this project is to develop and explore a new burial garment design concept. The research examines ancient Lithuanian pagan and 19th-21st century Catholic funeral traditions and attire, alongside modern burial garment design trends and the Lithuanian market. It considers how burial garments reflect cultural, religious and ideological beliefs about death and the afterlife. The study discusses how technological advances and evolving values are changing burial traditions. A key objective is to harmonise traditions with contemporary and individual needs. The result is a new burial garment design concept, Passing, inviting fresh perspectives in funeral attire design.
Photography: Arnas Špaka
