This new method of weaving allows for endless possibilities in shape, use of colour, and material and, therefore, in application. From brightly coloured, recycled plastic dividing walls to sound reducing lamps from paper yarn.

“Standing Textile(s)” arose from an experimental textile research, driven by the desire to bring textile into the interior in a different way than we are used to. The research consciously awards the value of artisanal textile production techniques, explores its unseen possibilities, and questions the use of textiles today.

An urge to create a new and more tactile identity and atmosphere lead me to research new materials for a new skin for the “Standing Textile(s)” sculptures. The research resulted in an acoustics-improving special edition collection, including this one-of-a-kind freestanding cabinet, “Pagoda”, existing out of three levels. The lightweight 3D, handwoven structures are coated with eco-friendly material, made from a mixture of recycled paper fibers, and biodegradable glue, which, once applied, not only leaves an attractive tactile surface but absorbs sound and improves acoustics within interiors.

Glazed ceramic pieces are not recyclable for their re-production and they mostly end up in a landfill. In this process, various ground pollutions are caused by chemical and toxic particles resulting from some glazings. “It’s a shame that clay, one of the most natural materials, is treated in this way”, says designer Seok-hyeon Yoon. Technically, the clay itself is reusable as chamotte, baked clay powder; however, glassy ingredients of glazing complicate ceramic recycling because, when they are baked as one, they fuse together, then the earth is not pure anymore.

So, I searched for alternative glazings and found out “Ott”, known as Korean traditional lacquering material. It’s a natural resin from the Ott tree and was widely used as glazing for woodenware in the past. To glaze Ott on the ceramic surface, it doesn’t need to be baked as it just drys out. I discovered an interesting fact that it evaporates when it’s heated with the high temperature in kilns. It means that we can get clean earth again and re-utilize it.

This project aims for actualizing ceramic recycling for its re-production through introducing potentials of alternative glazing, Ott, by applying it on domestic ceramic objects to experiment with its practicalities and aesthetics.

This handmade product’s Ott lacquer is a natural resin derived from trees, therefore, it can be irregular in shape, colour, and finishing.

Laboratorio Morseletto is a family-owned company, internationally acclaimed for over a century for its high skill, innovation, and craftsmanship in Vicenza Stone and various types of marble.

Since it was founded, the company has worked on countless commissions with some of the greatest names in the fields of architecture, design, art, and sculpture – Carlo Scarpa, Ettore Sottsass, Frank Gehry, David Chipperfield, Gino Bogoni and Roberto Burle Marx – to name just a few. It was a great honor to be invited to visit Laboratorio Morseletto’s facilities, explore their surroundings and design the company’s first ever own collection.

Vicenza Stone comes in just three colors – gray, yellow, and white, and at first sight may seem rather humble. Yet, a closer look reveals a whole universe of embedded tiny fossils – an evidence for the stone’s ancient origin, while a depth of delicate variations in color and structure provides it with a distinctive warmth.

Wandering through Laboratorio Morseletto’s colossal, mesmerizing underground Berici Hills quarries, we were drawn to their deeper areas where the yellow and gray stones meet. The unique historical and natural narrative illustrated through this peculiar phenomenon has formed the core of the collection.

MORPHS is a family composed of five cubical objects. Each piece is of a different size and interacts with the impression of a sphere in different ways. Both the size of the cube and the sphere are morphing. The interaction between the cubes and the sphere is symbolic of the lasting impression humans leave on earth. The only difference is that we present an opposite scenario, where the sphere representing the earth has left a clear and lasting impression on objects in our daily life.

Our pieces have a stony structure and resemble concrete and ceramics, but are lighter in weight. The production is handmade and no glazing is used. In this way, each piece can be reused as raw material after its intended usage period. All our pieces receive a thermal treatment during production. They are odor-free and safe for indoor use. We choose for simplicity and serenity, using basic shapes and giving space to the material characteristics.

The pieces can be used in different ways such as candle holders, key holders, etc. We encourage the imagination of users to determine the use according to their needs. We make art of natural materials to create joy in our daily life and leave a positive impression on our beloved planet