I Tappeti - Chado
Simona Cremascoli intertwines the tactile charm of knotting
with the visual image evoked by the name ‘Chado’, which in Japanese means ‘tea
ceremony’. In fact, the delicate lattice pattern on the Chado rugs is inspired
by the locations dedicated to this ritual. Grated windows and wood and paper
screens through which a feeble light filters, enveloping everything in a suspended,
evocative atmosphere. The colours of tea plants and metals that rust over time inspire
meditative colour variants. The Chado series reveals processing techniques that
have always belonged to the rug culture. Delicate threads of bamboo silk and
thick threads of linen, processed with the time-honoured knotting technique,
form rugs of three-dimensional value. The miniscule knots are then cut one by
one according to the ‘cut’ process. The result is a velvety, continuously
changing surface where the sheen of the silk alternates with the opaqueness of
the linen, which also gives body to the texture. The Chado rugs are knotted
entirely by hand on wooden frames (155,000 knots/m2). The composition of the
usable surface area is 40% linen and 60% bamboo silk. The rug is 7 mm thick and
weighs 3.5 kg/m2. Dimensions 200x300 cm and 250x350 cm. Made-to-measure
dimensions also available on request. The bamboo silk tone-on-tone edging is
entirely hand sewn to refine and embellish the four sides of the rug. Chado is
available in the colours Pearl Grey, Earl Grey, Antique Yellow, Copper and Soft
Blue. Chado rugs are produced in India with respect for our working conditions.
The hand-sewn saddle-leather label is stamped with the Poltrona Frau brand.
About Designer | |
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Simona Cremascoli |
Simona
Cremascoli and Roberto Cerri. A duo inspired by culture and place, committed to
excellence. Exclusive distribution of selected brands. Management and
development of the online and offline retail environment. Research and
assistance for architects studios, interior designers and project managers. Creative
direction and styling. Design of interiors, retail environments and exhibition
stands. Trend scouting and design. Advertising campaigns and catalogues
photo-shoots. |