s the field in a golden glow. And as the days get shorter and nights cooler, Liina set the date for the harvest.

The potato harvest isn't just an annual event, it is a grand celebration that marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn. The closest cousins from my moms side of the family gather in the vast potato field to help one another in this tough but rewarding task.

On the day of the harvest, some people wake up even before dawn to prepare food and other essentials for the long day. As the sun rises higher in the sky, the field becomes a hive of activity. The blue rusting tractor drives down the rows, digging up potatoes while others pick the crops into bags.

After hours of work, everyone gathers to share a celebratory meal and stories by the field. The evening ends with a bonfire, where we sing songs and celebrate the rich traditions of the potato harvest. In my heart I know that this tradition is going to continue if the land is being taken care of properly. The annual harvest isn't just about potatoes, it's a celebration of community, hard work, and the simple joy of coming together.

I named my story 'OF SCARCITY' because it symbolises the idea that even the humblest beginnings can lead to remarkable outcomes. Much like a seed buried in the earth, which sprouts into a thriving plant, this title suggests that beauty, success and life itself often emerge from the most unlikely or seemingly insignificant origins. It prompts us to appreciate the inherent potential within the most ordinary and unassuming starting points.

In the collection as a source of inspiration I have used different harvesting tools and tractor details to preserve the nature of harvesting as a process. The most important element that I wanted to bring to life was the tractor wheel pattern. I was intrigued in how the traces it left on the mud could be transferred to clothing. The most exciting result was achieved using a certain smocking technique. In addition, I was fascinated by the round shape of the tire in general, as a result of which, in several sets, when the hands are joined by the palms, the combined effect of the ...