Designer thoughts
Designer Paulin Machado
“The colours in nature and the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection always seem to match. The rug, curtains and other home textiles with lively, nature-inspired patterns take you to the fairy-tale forests in the far north – whether it is winter and everything is incapsulated in the fog or the arrival of spring when nature awakens with an explosion of vibrant colours.”
Form/Design process
Made using the pit loom weaving technique
The pit loom, as the name suggests, is positioned over a pit, and the wooden frame is angled for horizontal weaving. The artisan sits underneath the frame, and controls it with foot pedals and their hands, crafting rugs with intricate patterns and designs. This setup enables working from both above and below the frame, achieving a very tight weave. Producing a rug with this technique takes about 2-3 days, resulting in a work of art that can add character to any home.