Description
The colourful basket weaving of Ethiopia has a long tradition and is common in rural parts of the country with the Muslim city of Harar being one of the most famous for this craft. The traditional baskets of Ethiopia are categorised as “coiled” baskets. The materials used are usually grasses and palm leaves which are dyed with other natural materials.
A collaboration between Madrid-based designer Álvaro Catalán de Ocón and a group of artisans in the Colombian Amazon and beyond, the PET Lamp collection is a vibrant, soulful project that transforms trash into treasure. Each PET Lamp is one of a kind. The shades are created by hand from discarded plastic bottles that are cut into strips and interwoven with dyed and undyed palm tree fibers by artisans in South America.
Technical details :
Dimensions : Ø 75, H 15-25 cm
Materials : herbs and palm leaves dyed with other natural materials.
Design by : Alvaro Catalan
Lead time : 4 weeks
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The new series of light sculptures named Ambra combines volumes of ancient stones and aluminium. Centerpiece is the Mexican “Toba volcánica” stone that consists of minerals, glass and volcanic debris ejected one million years ago during severe eruptions. Fragments in the geometrical surfaces are testament to these explosions and movement.
The contrast between porous textures and smooth dark red underlines the studios contemporary approach on traditional materials and craft. The connecting components between the sculptural stone elements and the aluminium parts originate from an intensive research of linking unique handmade shapes with industrial parts.
