Description
Each piece in this leather intervention, showcases a different technique drawn from a rarely seen archive. Fringing, braiding, embossing, interlacing and basket weaving are all employed in finishes that are impossible to appreciate on appearance only. Behind the simplicity: hours of handwork, years of development and unmatched knowledge of this noble material.
About Aequo
Aequō is the brainchild of founder Tarini Jindal Handa and creative director Florence Louisy, who met in Paris in 2019 and discussed the lack of spaces dedicated to collectible design in India. At its core, the gallery aims to connect global creatives with the country's craft heritage to develop new perspectives and unique design languages.
The word æquō is derived from equal in Latin, and the masterpieces created in partnership with the gallery give weight to both designer and technique. Identifying and celebrating the best Indian craftsmanship, who might previously have been unknown, is a key ambition of the programme. In this grand design adventure, æquo creates contemporary objects that pay respect to tradition – the antiques of the future.
Creations inspired by the cross-sectional drawings
of Bedsa, Buddhist monuments carved from rose, near the caves of Aurangabad.
Technical details :
Dimensions:
L18.5" x W17" x H18"
Materials and Techniques: stretched leather, wooden structure
Place of Origin: India
Production Type: Aequo
Design by : Florence Louisy
Origin : India
Estimated Production Time: 8 - 10 weeks
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