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Shagreen

About Shagreen Plucked directly from nature, this alluring pattern is actually a close inspection of the cellular structure of plant life. Yet when exploded and arranged into repeat, what emerged was a strong reference to shagreen, the tinted and polished skin of the stingray, which enjoyed extreme popularity during the Art Deco period. Imagine this […]

Glyph Dream

About Glyph Dream Inspired by an original sculpture delicately carved into wood and gold leafed, this exquisite pattern recalls the natural elegance of a gilded cork veneer with an alluring patina. The application on velvet couldn’t be more refined, with an extraordinary illusion of depth and texture. Echoing the markings of ancient cultures, this luxurious […]

Kips Bay Decorator Show House

We are excited to announce that our “Labyrinth” embroidered textile is featured in the 45th annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2017 in New York. Our fabric can be see in the Dineen Architecture & Design Master Bedroom. “Each year, celebrated interior designers transform a luxury Manhattan home into an elegant exhibition of fine furnishings, art […]

Labyrinth

About Labyrinth This woven labyrinth in monochromatic color tones was derived from the scribble lace carving. The wandering line creates a sophisticated maze of graceful arcs and symmetrical medallions. Pictured: Labyrinth Color: Taupe on Taupe and Black on Black  

Glyph

About Glyph A more casual interpretation of Glyph Dream, this charming pattern features the same woodcarving motif as its dressier sibling, but in a simplified form. Crisp, clean, and dynamic, this is the perfect textile for upholstery and drapery in sun-filled rooms, regardless of whether they are in the city, the country or seaside.  

Aurum

About Aurum Let your imagination run wild with this extraordinary drapery fabric plucked from the Haute Couture runways. Featuring a multi-level, intricate construction, the overall effect is a shimmering mélange of reflected light, shadow, and sparkle. Not recommended for upholstery. Pictured Above: Aurum Color: Gold  

Turkana

  About Turkana Complex and possessing an extraordinary depth and detail, this unique textile stems from an original, carved paper composition created while the artist was in residence in Africa. When arranged into repeat and colorized, the result is a dramatic fabric that truly defies description, providing a haunting dimensionality that recalls the work of […]

Scribble Lace

About Scribble Lace This tour de force of technology is presented in panel form for engineered applications. Whether employed as a chair back, seat, or decorative pillow, Scribble Lace defies description in its dynamic appeal. Offered as an embroidered tone-on-tone item, this unique composition is the ultimate expression of modernism for today’s sophisticated interiors. Pictured […]

Shagreen

About Shagreen Plucked directly from nature, this alluring pattern is actually a close inspection of the cellular structure of plant life. Yet when exploded and arranged into repeat, what emerged was a strong reference to shagreen, the tinted and polished skin of the stingray, which enjoyed extreme popularity during the Art Deco period. Imagine this […]

Ring

About Ring Organic in origin, Ring suggests the classical appearance of faux bois with a contemporary spin. We looked to the colors of various wood finishes for inspiration, the end result being useful interpretations of driftwood and Macassar Ebony along with an ever-popular porcelain blue for a fabric that is both masculine and timeless with […]