Wednesday, August 25, 2010

M'Afrique at ABC

Visiting ABC Carpet and Home in NY is like taking a trip to a place where dreams materialize. Amongst the many things I found (I'll show you as days go by) was a great collection of furniture by Italian furniture manufacturer Moroso.

 Detail of chair... look at the intensity of the colors and the weave of the yarn

The collection is made with a hand-weaving technique that uses as primary material the plastic fibers used for making fishing nets in Senegal. The idea came from a visit made by Moroso who saw that once they used the nets the local artisans would recycle the material into arts and crafts including furniture.

View of the on site Moroso store at ABC dedicated exclusively to the collection

All pieces are made entirely in Africa not only using the fiber but also incorporating traditional fabrics and woods into the designs. The collaboration was made possible through the work of the artisans and several world renowned furniture designers like Tord Bootje and Stephen Burks

 Look at the incredible designs both in the fabrics and furniture that coordinate perfectly!

All over the place you can see over sized images of the designers working together with the weavers and artisans. It a great thing to see the creative process of how it all came together along with the great thing it is for African countries to bring their work to other countries.


For more info on the collection email Christi Love from Moroso and she'll be more than happy to help you.

Hope you're enjoying your Wednesday and see you tomorrow!

22 comments:

  1. Isn't it great there? Something interesting everywhere you turn.

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  2. I'm always at the online site and i daydream of one day being able to go there in person. Just so much textures and textiles waiting to be caressed by my fingers:-). Lovely post. xo

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  3. The Moroso furniture is gorgeous. Love the bright colors!
    XO Piper

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  4. Those are super cool, chic, and styling. Bravo!

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  5. Never heard of them but looks superb... now i just need a balcony!!!
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  6. Love these shots! And I love that this exists to benefit others. What a great mission.

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  7. It looks kinda like a museum exhibit!!

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  8. I love that!... it looks so interesting :)

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  9. Those are so cool...I really need to get them:)
    Kisses,sweetie

    ps: I am hosting a great GIVEAWAY, so please join in:)

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  10. These pieces are stunning, and the colors are outrageous! What terrific finds!

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  11. Those chairs are so cool! Now I want one!

    xo
    Valerie

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  12. so cool...I want one too!!!
    kisses&take.care

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  13. This is very very cool!

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  14. Pieces of ART!
    absolutely beautiful recycled products~

    xo

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  15. great photos-I'll have to go take a peek when I'm back in the city!

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  16. I LOVE ABC!!! It's like a little dreamworld. I spend hours there every time I go :)

    And these pictures are fabulous, sweetie! xoxo

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  17. wow! what an innovative way to use recycled materials to make furniture. would love to have one of the chairs...perfect for lounging with a good book!

    http://style-haus.blogspot.com/

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  18. One of my absolute favorite places to shop in NYC. These photos are amazing!

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  19. oh wow those chairs are so cool!!

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  20. Oh I adore that store. Especially the rugs. Did you eat lunch at the cafe inside?

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