Dana Arbib - Patch Blankets by Raawii
The starting point of the collection was finding a medium to collaborate on with creatives raawii had in mind. Blankets were chosen on purpose for their longevity: when high-quality and properly cared for, they can last a lifetime. raawii blankets are produced in a century-old Florentine factory, using a special technique with jacquard looms. It allows for the creation of very complex patterns with many colours. The partially mechanical process requires at least two craftsmen working on a blanket at a time. With generous dimensions, the collection patterns are eclectic, ranging from strikingly graphic to more neutral, demure ones. Its high-quality, thick fabric is a blend of virgin wool and cashmere. Carefully sourced for its texture and longevity, it is worked and dyed in Italy.
“The way I usually start designing is I think of a historical design technique. I then study the technique and artists who employed that technique within their work. The technique I looked at was patchwork textiles, the artists spanned from the Gee’s Bend, to Gunta Stölzl, to Louise Bourgeois. I consider the technique, the work studied, and how I would interpret it within my own perspective.” - Dana Arbib Multidisciplinary Designer
Dimensions: 200 x 150 cm
Materials: 90% Wool & 10% cashmere
