A Woven Tale


PETER OLSON PHOTO CERAMICA UnHappy Jars | The images encasing each ceramic piece are left by ink from photographic prints that, when fired, burn away leaving a permanent and detailed image from the iron oxide in the ink.



FORMAT Ratio Bar Cabinet | Handcrafted in America by artisans of fine furniture, the Ratio Bar Cabinet is fully customizable in a range of finishes and features. Shown in Quartered Cherry.



MATERART ARK OF NATIVE ART One-of-a-kind Copia wool rug and Chaguar shoulder bag | Materart Ark of Native Art works to support and sustain the artistry of indigenous communities in the Chaco region of northern Argentina.



RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN’S FURNITURE DESIGN + TEXTILES DEPARTMENTS | Chattai Screen The screen was designed by students Hyunmin Kate Park and Urvi Sharma. Materials include laminated oak veneer, partially dyed felted wool. The Chattai Screen is a room divider composed of individual wooden slats and woven felt pieces. The flexibility of the screen makes it easy to adapt to a variety of spaces, while the dyed flaps create dynamic movement and texture. The arrangement of the felt pieces allows for varying levels of opacity, enabling the user to create permeable and private spaces as desired.



MATERART ARK OF NATIVE ART One-of-a-kind Copia wool rug and Chaguar shoulder bag | Materart Ark of Native Art works to support and sustain the artistry of indigenous communities in the Chaco region of northern Argentina.



FLOOR CUSHION Sendero | This giant floor cushion has been handwoven with 100% Highland sheep wool by skilled artisans in the dry forests of Northern Argentina. All natural dyes made from onion skins were used to achieve the gold color.



TROY LIGHTING Kokoro | This fixture blends Eastern influence with traditional lighting characteristics for a unique experience in illumination. Basket-weave texture challenges the expectations of a rigid metal material. The tiered basket is finished in bronze; internal candelabra lighting cluster is finished in polished brass.

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