Natural fibres bring a sense of authenticity andcraftsmanship to products.

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Eden Locke Hotel

Wend StudioDecor By Color

– Natural woven mater ia ls are enjoying aresurgence across many areas ofinter iors, adding a warm sense ofcraftsmanship and authenticity tocommercia l and residentia l spaces

– Their importance is set to grow rapidly,as a key direction for 2017 and dr iv ingdesigns in 2018 with the K inship theme

– There is a focus on celebrating themaking process and the time it entails,in line with the overarching lifestyledirection for slow liv ing

– Designs are reinterpreting traditionaltechniques and processes in modernways, featur ing simple and streamlineddesigns and contemporary colourways

– Tactility is key, whether throughunfinished edges, soft washed linens,surface detailing or smooth and sandedfinishes

– Traditional mater ia ls such as raffia ,bamboo and linens are important, whilenew fibres such as seaweed are a lsobeing explored for their eco-fr iendlycredentia ls

Rugs

John Lewis

Maharam

Offer ing natural texture for floors, woven rugs and mats are being rendered in new shapesand more complex weaves. Jute is used in a number of designs thanks to its durable nature,from heavy-duty knots to softer bouclé designs. Graham & Green’s design is pr inted withdelicate Moroccan motifs, adding pattern to floors, while French Connection’s rug contrastsjute with soft leather. Frederique Breuille’s Déambulations rug combines contrasting wovenmater ia ls to create a sensory journey for the feet.

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Graham & Green

Frederique Breuille

Textiles

Sodimac

West Elm

Textiles are embracing natural yarns as diverse as hemp, pure merino wool, banana v iscoseand linen. Tactile elements across cushions, throws and upholstery fabr ics are being pushedthrough tufted pompoms, bouclé weaves, raw edges of yarn, and surface detailing such asmacramé knots, chainstitch and appliqué embroidery, adding a handcrafted aesthetic.Colour palettes are kept to a bare minimum, modernising traditional woven patterns by usingundyed yarns with a modern and minimalist monochrome or tonal palette. Maharam's recentupholstery designs br ing a contemporary twist to organic textures with a hefty warp and weftin pure pressed linen, and work cellulosic fibres of linen, cotton and rayon with a smallamount of linen to add durability to the construction.

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Maharam

Élitis

West Elm

Windows

Restoration Hardware

Studio Mumbai Architects

From bamboo screens and bonded-linen blackout blinds to light hemp and jutetransparencies, natural wovens are creating texture and warmth for window coverings.Bamboo blinds are enjoying a resurgence in popular ity, partly due to their eco credentia ls,while linen drapes in varying weights are left undyed for a naturalistic appearance. Strongbamboo combines with woven jute to create subtle contrasts of tactility and opacity.Fabrics lend a textured light and sense of pr ivacy for day and night to otherwise minimalistand stark inter ior spaces.

Hunter Douglas

Tip Junkie

Horizon Shades Yellow Trace

Decorative Accessories

TW Workshop

West Elm

Evoking a handcrafted and artisanal aesthetic, decorative accessor ies are celebrating themark-of-the-hand in designs which use weave jute, bamboo, straw and raffia , often incombination with ceramics. Raffia basketweaves loop through ceramics to form tactileborders in West Elm’s designs, and form decorative and sculptural pieces at Anthropologie.Char lotte Storr employs basketweave techniques in a ceramic decorative tray, while TracyWilkinson of TW Workshop combines handmade stoneware with handwoven basket tops ineach of her one-of-a-kind designs.

Ballard Designs

CB2

Charlotte Storrs

Anthropologie

Dining

Turbulences Deco

CB2

From tufted raffia to soft relaxed linens, natural woven mater ia ls create a tactile element intabletop and serveware. More solid bases weave bamboo or combine with wood in simplecircular designs, while modern fabr ic interpretations mix bamboo with monochrome yarns oremphasise chevron and str ipe designs. Raffia trays combine with minimalist glassware toevoke a distinctly modernist aesthetic.

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West Elm

Zara Home

Salix Arts

Bathroom

Pottery Barn

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Natural mater ia ls are offer ing a warmer, more contemporary a lternative to traditional plasticand ceramic items for the bathroom. Rattan laundry bins and small storage jars and trays arewhitewashed to provide a subtle look, while storage boxes range from stiff, stackablebamboo structures to loose weaves that celebrate becoming more loose and dishevelled withage. Tal Engel’s innovative bath design weaves str ips of wood veneer using a traditionalAsian boat-building technique, which is then pressed into shape using steam. Layers of resincoat the tub, making a strong, durable and watertight design.

The New Craftsmen

Tal Engel

Cox & Cox Inrichting Huis

Storage

CB2

Plumo

Modern storage designs are appearing which use natural mater ia ls to create attractive andfunctional designs that can be proudly displayed. Zara updates a traditional basketweavewith a wash of ombré dye, while more unusual woven applications include a wicker bikebasket by CB2 and a braided basket base for an update to a plastic storage box by Zara.West Elm’s natural rattan boxes are sta ined to heighten contrasts of tone, whereas VersoDesign has modernised a classic Finnish woven birch basket with a modern shape andleather handles.

Zara Home

West Elm

Zara Home

Verso Design

Furniture

Sebastian Cox

Molteni

Natural mater ia ls are now being used in furniture designs to add warmth and an authenticsense of craftsmanship, creating an a lternative to mass-produced designs. Sebastian Cox’sfurniture designs for Devol employ panels of woven beech in an "urban rustic" approach.Wicker, rattan and straw woven cabinets are a lso reappearing in more modern shapes andconfigurations. In experimental designs, Studio Nienke Hoogvliet has used woven seaweed tocreate a new furniture collection, while Porky Hefer has created a ser ies of woven seating"nests" for relaxing and sleeping, from mater ia ls such as dr ied grasses, fabr ic leaves andrattan panels.

Nienke Hoogvliet

Porky Hefer

Atelier 2+ Urban Outfitters

Lighting

West Elm

Letti & Co.

Lighting designs add a natural aesthetic to residentia l and commercia l spaces. Plümo’srattan shades are designed to throw a subtle dimmed light into rooms, similar to Gervasoni’slarge bell pendant. CB2’s woven wicker design combines with a black metal frame to createa contemporary wave pattern. Naturally woven lampshades in smooth linen weaves andwicker basket designs add a natural aesthetic to lamp bases in glass and wood, emitting awarm and textured glow in inter iors.

Cox & Cox

Plumo

Gervasoni

CB2

Outdoors

Also Home

Dedon

Woven designs have been a perennia l favourite for gardens, but new designs see shapesmodernised with innovative use of natural mater ia ls. Modern minimalist shapes offerstreamlined curves in furniture designs by Marcello Ziliani for Ethimo and a new rangejuxtaposing crafted rattan with minimalist steel in designs by Ala in Gilles for VincentSheppard. Natural woven mater ia ls a lso appear in smaller tealight holders and clochedesigns, while Dedon’s Nestrest design offers a suspended cocooning cove.

Pigeon Toe Ceramics

Alain Gilles

Marcello Ziliani for Ethimo Penny Portland on Etsy

Cosy Simplicity New Bamboo

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