The Abyssinia collection rescues the most representative techniques
and languages from Ethiopian traditional basket weaving. Local patterns,
heavy and opac material, strong colors, and smooth shapes make PET Lamp
Abyssinia a reflection of african character.
For this collection the artisans use a traditional basketry technique
called “coiled”, weaving the palm leaf together with the plastic
bottle. This creates strong horizontal lampshades, of weight and
magnitude whose drawings freely chosen by the artisans reflect the
cosmogony of their local culture.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
After completing his Business Management studies at Madrid Complutense
University, he begins his training in product design at the Instituto
Europeo di Design in Milan and later graduated with honours
from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. During 2011 and 2012 he conceives and develops PET Lamp Project, which has
been a growing success since its presentation at Rosann ...
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