It’s All About The Weave

In exploring the different materials for the modern mediterranean renovation, we looked at how to intersperse cane, also known as solihiya in Tagalog, and other woven natural materials to ground the interior design and balance the formality of modern furniture. But of course once we got it into the studio, we had to play with it and do a little photoshoot. Enjoy!

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Bessie and Sasha

The Philippines is a nation rich with textiles made from natural materials. The ingenuity of using the wealth of plants to create fabrics and home goods is ingrained in the culture and varies dramatically across the country, from luxuriously embroidered silk-like piña, derived from the pineapple plant, to humble banig mats made from grasses and reeds. Each region specializes and takes pride in their unique styles, materials, and designs.