*PROJECT UPDATE*
Look at that! We have already achieved the target of $4500 in pledges that we were aiming for. Thank you so much for believing in us and what we do here at Fictive Fingers. We still have 5 days left to the end of the campaign so you CAN still pledge and grab hold of some of the sweet rewards available. The extra funds will support future events at the collaborative studio such as an out-of-this-world opening that will spread across a weekend and hosting exciting pop-up events that people of all ages will enjoy! Once again, thank you for making this project a success, we couldn't have done it without you. If you're looking forward to the studio as much as we do, continue to spread the word!

Much love,
Hani & Aisah

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Hello! We are Hani and Aisah Dalduri - a sister duo team behind independent textile and lifestyle label, Fictive Fingers. When we quit our day jobs last February, we were determined to introduce an authentic, honest label to a society familiar to mass-production, cost cutting and on-demand culture.



How are we authentic and honest? We make products that serve a purpose and build on sustainability. We're inspired by everyday beauty and we embrace simple fabrications that contradict trends so our products can be used for many years without appearing antiquated. We handpick every durable material used and produce our designs in-house (watch us in action in the video above!) using traditional methods because we believe that our hands are capable of yielding raw, artistic results, which are unobtainable by digital methods. We don't make promises we cannot keep.



How has the response so far? Running a creative business that takes pride in quality materials and careful craftsmanship puts us at the very bottom and sometimes we have to take cautious measures such as moving our studio back home and putting the label ahead of ourselves to sustain financially. Nevertheless, Fictive Fingers have grown so much through our tireless dedication and the support garnered from various media outlets and people who believe in what we do from all over the world. As the first homegrown textile label of its kind in Singapore, we hope to keep the craft alive for many years down the road.

What now for Fictive Fingers? We are humbled by the support we receive and encouragement to keep moving forward. We are also thrilled that there has been an increasing demand for our products from local and international retailers. However, being a self-sufficient sister duo team at the moment, there's only so much we can do. We may not be able to produce the volume of products that are being demanded but we do our best to progressively get the help and facilities that we need. We want Fictive Fingers to continuously be a label driven by the same passion that started it and the community who believe in it.

This is us saying - we need your help!

How can you help? The main objective of this Pozible Project is to raise funds to help us kickstart our vision of a collaborative studio where we will have the proper facilities and space. Rental is ridiculously high here and it is tough for small, independent operations like us to keep up on our own. That is why we decided to have a studio that will also reside other awesome homegrown creatives we know with the notion of coming together to inspire, collaborate and engage with the community through open studio sessions and workshops. With this space, we will also be able to open up internship positions and pass down our skills and knowledge.


What sort of collaborations? Here are some projects we've worked with And All Things Delicious to give you an idea! Images by CJ Sameer Wadhwa

This is an ALL or NOTHING campaign, which means that if we don't meet our goal, we'll get none of the money raised. This is where YOU come in!

In pledging you’ll be part of our adventure to bring the art of hand-printed textiles to light in Singapore and support the community of small business owners who are driven by nothing else but passion for what we do. You will also help us make our designs more accessible globally and decide what goes on to our Signature Range which will be available throughout the year by selecting a product that tickles your interest!

Every little bit helps keep our craft alive. There are more ways to support us than to contribute money. Spread the word about this project by sharing a link to this project on your social media channels and remember to tag us so we can send you some love in return!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates on this campaign and what we're up to. Feel free to drop us an email if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!

The best part - rewards!

$1,500 – To kickstart our vision of a collaborative studio where we will have the proper facilities and space. We'll be sharing the space with awesome studio mates we know you'll love. This is a start-up amount that will be included in the fund as we look out for a conducive and affordable space.

$1,500 – To open internship positions! As we continue to grow and take on exciting new projects and partnerships, this is our first step in passing down our self-taught skills and knowledge to talented individuals who will receive one-on-one training while assisting us in various aspects of running the label. We believe that the best way to bring this industry to light is to share what we know through experience.

$1,000 - To stock up on our favourite base fabrics, screens and inks. Our current production quantity ranges from 10 to 25 pieces per design. With the increasing demand from local and international retailers and buyers, we hope to make more editions so more people can get a chance to own our products.

$500 - To cover the supplies needed to make your rewards! We've put on our aprons now, bring it on!

Although we never know what lies ahead of us, we are determined to smooth out the bumps in the road, even if the process to do so is no smooth ride. It has been close to a year since we started - working extremely long hours and losing much needed sleep, and we will do it over again if it means feeling satisfied with what we have achieved at every course.