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Heimtextil Trends – Rejuvenate Craft

Collection by Stephanie Wong, photography by Sean Michael

Revisit tradition to enhance authenticity

Reviving and renewing traditional craft techniques to enhance narrative and meaning to objects.

Designers work with recycled materials, conjuring up the concept of an improvised lifestyle as a counterpoint to our technology-dominated society.

Art direction by FranklinTill Photography by Jeremias Morandell Basket weaving by Dienke Dekker Precious Objects by Ya-Wen Chou

Uniformity is replaced by the collage look to stage the unexpected and evoke alluring visual tension.

Art direction by FranklinTill Photography by Jeremias Morandell Three Thonets by Soojin Kang

Using the language of traditional craft techniques such as embroidery, weaving or knitting, designers tell stories about their lives. The revival of craftsmanship gives rise to a wealth of textures.

By Danica Maričić

Interior Designer and Integrated Marketing Communications Pro, Loving Writing and Photography, Passionate about Life & Style, “True Blue” Mediterranean Girl, Curious Traveller & Designer