A very limited number of unique artworks, wall-hangings and framed pieces have recently been woven, continuing the strong feeling of connection with L’Aquila. Taking inspiration from the warmth and resilience of the people of L'Aquila, this work reimagines the open shutters, scaffolding, hot sun and deep shadows of this ancient city. We are welcomed into the hearts of the people there as they rise from the rubble.
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The classic black and white collection of textiles, below - Adesso, is an exploration of unusual weave structures as viewed through the prism of the architectural spaces and the people who live there. It draws inspiration from the restructuring of the metropolitan landscape of the city, focusing on light and shade and contrasts of strength and fragility. The design process has been informed by the aesthetics of buildings under renovation, particularly the post-earthquake restoration of the small city of L'Aquila where the strange beauty of scaffolding and structural support is both sadly haunting and life affirming.
The range comprises a number of heritage-feel fabrics that are durable and some attention-seeking work suited to less heavy-use. These statement pieces showcase innovative interlacing of luxurious yarns, which give the collection movement and warmth. The name ‘Adesso’, Italian for ‘now,’ was chosen to suggest something a little different but of the moment.
Jacquard Check wool fabric, inspired by scaffolding.
Hand woven silk and wool three layered fabric
Dobby woven silk, wool and cashmere exploiting loose weave structures on a sound structural base
Another soft dobby woven silk and wool fabric
Silk with wool, hand woven on a Texel dobby loom
Jacquard woven interlaced fabric. Cashmere and wool
Hand woven on Texel dobby loom using an alternating (end on end) warp of black wool and natural silk warp.
