Tierras 2016 collection book
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‘TIERRAS’ COLLECTION ‘Tierras’ is our 2016 collection that encompasses a variety of qualities and textures. The collection features re-workings of historical elements taken from the decorative arts, such as tiles of different origins and periods, creating an impressive geometric combination in a printed design. Other new geometric prints with a variety of motifs, their scales and colours are presented on 100% linen ground. Refined double width linens offer broad options of use as light curtains, featuring geometric motifs, several of them with ikat weave technique. Inspired by the 1960s and pop art, jacquard velvets are available only in black and white. The wool upholsteries represent two geometric motifs alongside a richly coloured semi plain in bouclé quality that coordinates with the colour palettes of other designs. The collection is complemented with two plains in a broad array of colourways: one of them recalls hand-woven textiles and the other one is a slightly textured cotton in bright shad

Roma: The highlight of this collection is a print with motifs of tiles dating back to the times when those shapes were a reflection of new aesthetic elements. The images of tiles are reminiscent of ceramic trade in Europe that appeared to counteract the monopoly of China blue and white porcelain. In Holland and Portugal manufactures were the first to produce this type of tiles in blue and white. This striking print is an ensemble of individual designs, a fancy pot pourri of tiles from different periods. The printing method allows to reproduce the craquelure as part of the process of ageing,...

In this collection of upholstery weaves, geometries are blended with elements of hand- made textiles from all over the world (South America, Asia, Europe and Africa). Geometries are a common feature of all traditional motifs, that allows us to draw parallels, for example, amongst motifs of Navajo origin with Asian patterns. Textured fabrics with a great variety of motifs and scales for upholstery use combine with the rest of the Inspired by the Andean Mountains where llamas used to graze since the dawn of time, long before being discovered by the West, this collection is based on...

Toscana: Reminiscent of 1960s when geometrics in black and white took a leading role in terms of aesthetics, this collection evokes the mood of Swinging London of Carnaby Street, Twiggy and novel façades at Sloane Street. This collection of black and white designs comprises a range of weaves with a pop-art appeal along with a medieval damask, originally more classic, that has been given a contemporary edge. Mare: Intricate geometric shapes embroidered on linen, coming from ikat motifs used on original mythical Caucasian kaftans, updated in subtle, bright geometric designs that coordinate...

Bolzano/Trento: Woven in a herringbone construction, this subtle bouclé semi-plain, as well as the plain, recall traditional weaving with the fabric itself and its colour way. The result is a richness of effects when the texture is uneven and so as the colour, inspired by natural dyes. Salina: Smart cotton plain with smaller scale herringbone for multi-purpose use in upholstery and curtains.