Washi
Furnishing Fabric
2022
2022
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Samples of furnishing fabric with overlaping geometrical motifs in colourways 001 Bonbon, 002 Sundry, 003 Luminary, 004 Resonant, 005 Topograph and 006 Kalamata.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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| Title | Washi |
| Materials and techniques | Woven textiles, 55% cotton, 22% solution-dyed nylon, 15% linen, 8% post-consumer recycled polyester. |
| Brief description | Samples of furnishing fabric, manufactured by Maharam and designed by Hella Jongerius, Washi. |
| Physical description | Samples of furnishing fabric with overlaping geometrical motifs in colourways 001 Bonbon, 002 Sundry, 003 Luminary, 004 Resonant, 005 Topograph and 006 Kalamata. |
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| Credit line | Given by Maharam |
| Object history | Hella Jongerius studied design at Design Academy Eindhoven from 1983-1993, she worked for Droog Design for a short time after graduating. After creating her own studio, ‘Jongeriuslab’, she partnered with companies such as KLM, IKEA, Vitra and Maharam. Maharam is a North American textile company that specialises in interior textiles. Embracing a range of design disciplines, they collaborate with artists and brands to develop unique textiles that are at the forefront of engineering and development practices in the industry. Since their first partnership in 1998, Hella Jongerius and Maharam have created multiple collections of interior textiles, ranging from 3 to 4 designs a year. Combining the traditional and the contemporary in colours and techniques,Jongerius’ designs often reflect back on her own past projects and research, showing her passion for process and materials. |
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| Accession number | T.8:1-2024 |
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| Record created | February 15, 2024 |
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