China has been both the largest importer of tropical hardwood and the biggest exporter of human hair. London-based design duo Studio Swine went to Shandong Province of China to follow the journey of hair, and they come up with a full collection of highly decorative objects, called Hair Highway. Objects were made out of hair and a natural resin, which then becomes a material that’s durable and also evokes natural patterns. The whole collection also sees influences from the Shanghai art deco style in the 1930s. Studio Swine also produces a short documentary film investigating the global hair industry in China, starting from people who sell their hair to hair merchants, markets and factories. Hair Highway reflects on China’s relationship with the rest of the world, while exploring the idea that trade has the ability to not only transport products but also values and perceptions.