Irthi x Creative Dialogue by Ghaya Bin Mesmar and MERMELADA ESTUDIO "Safeefah" Crafts Dialogue Collection In this chair collection, Laura Blasco, Juanmi Juárez, and Alex Estévez from Barcelona-based Mermelada Estudio and Emirati Ghaya Bin Mesmar envisioned a new use for Safeefah weaving - furniture. During their research, the designers came across images of traditional “Areesh” houses in the desert, which are made from palm fronds. One of the images showed a “Areesh” blown down by the wind, making it look like a majestic cone, which fascinated the designers who wondered if this unique narrative can be turned into a seat. They designed this chair collection using palm fronds, and by combining both themes of privacy and protection from the image they drew inspiration from. Bidwa artisans* wove the upholstery of the chairs by combining old and new Safeefah and other weaving techniques, using a new colour range.
This item ships from Sharjah, UAE, directly from the seller. Shipping and tax will be charged separately.
DESIGNER/
Ghaya Bin Mesmar and MERMELADA ESTUDIO
DATE/
2019
MATERIALS/
Beige powder coated steel ; natural-coloured safeefah weaves ; beige linen
DIMENSIONS/
100 x 100 x 100 cm
STYLE/
Contemporary
HERITAGE/
United Arab Emirates & Spain
SHIPS FROM/
Sharjah
