THUKRAL & TAGRA'S OBJECTSThe chairs of Thukral & Tagra juxtapose heavy and light, stable and swing as well as sturdy and delicate. In its diminished scale, it holds the sense of childhood play and frolic with serious repose. Their simply detailed structure almost read as outlines of animal forms found in literature we engage in early life. Image by Home&Design Trends
TIIPOI: KANNADIMedium: Metal Alloy, Solid Brass, Sheesham WoodFrom Aranmula, in Kerala - this metal alloy, a precise combination of molten copper and tin, is a closely guarded secret – and was said to have come to an ancestor in a dream. Once cast into a flat piece, the metal is laboriously polished by hand for a number of days, using only oil and water, until there is a transformation from the rough metal to mirror. Working with one of the last few families that carry on the tradition of this fascinating home based craft, Tiipoi, a London based brand and design studio commissioned one of the largest mirrors ever cast in Aranmula using this technique. Replacing the traditional mirror housing that hid away the rough edges of these cast mirrors, Tiipoi designed a new framing system in solid brass and wood that exposed them. Image by Home&Design Trends
SPLENDOUR The pair of consoles presented by Splendour for D/code are conceptualised in precious materials - from highly polished brass, to matte, antique and patinated bronze. The accompanying wall-lights, Plis (or fold in French) follow the same concept and technique of different metal finishes for each fold of light. Both the consoles and wall-lights each in a limited edition of 10 pieces are offered exclusively by Nilufar Gallery and presented officially in this edition of Fuori Salone design week 2018 at the Nilufar Depot in Milan. ILO’s fine rugs, handcrafted in Nepal and India, combine a contemporary aesthetic with a centuries old craft that has been passed down over generations. Each piece is made using traditional Tibetan and Persian knots and loom techniques, using only eco-friendly dyes and natural yarns from the Himalayas and New Zealand. This year for Fuori Salone 2018, Splendour will showcase three comprehensive collections of hand knotted rugs by ILO.Image by Home&Design Trends
Folds by Rana BegumMedium: Paint on Mild SteelRana Begum’s practice combines childhood encounters with Islamic art, architecture and ritual practice in Bangladesh together with visual cues gathered from the streets of London. Like much of her overall practice, Begum’s beloved ‘folds’ on display resist easy categorisation: they contain elements of both sculpture and painting, pushing the relationship between colour, form, and three-dimensional space in new and exciting ways. Image by Home&Design Trends
