-
Design Residency PortugalPlant Based Design Residency #4 – Esparto
In this residency by Passa Ao Futuro designer Henrique Ralheta collaborated with an esparto basket weaver craftsman Isidoro Ramos and in their collaboration they incorporated the doormat stitch, one of the unique techniques used in Esparto work - an art recently rehabilitated in Loulé. The residency was also made possible with the support of De La Espada that produced the wooden structure of Henrique & Isidoro pieces.
-
Design Workshop SerbiaIntertwined
Nova Iskra organised a student workshop, where in the period of five weeks participants were guided along the process of conceptualizing and producing an object – from idea to craftsmanship. All based on the main principles of knitting.
-
Design Residency PortugalPLANT BASED DESIGN RESIDENCY #2 – CANE
The collaboration between designer Christian Haas and craftsman Domingos Vaz during the residency organised by Passa Ao Futuro, created the mini-collection of cane baskets blurring the boundaries between craftsmanship and design.