By splitting strips of hazel tree, turning them into ribbons and weaving them, using traditional Slovenian wicker techniques, hazel wave brings seen and unseen qualities into the ambience of our homes.
ARTISAN: Cvetka Grbec is a Slovenian artisan specializing in wickerwork. She makes products from various materials, including hazel, willow, and corn husk. From an early age, Cvetka admired the work of her neighbour basket-maker. Later in life, Cvetka decided to make baskets herself.
DESIGNER: Darja Malesic graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and worked for many years in the luxury fashion industry as a fashion designer. She founded the ethical lifestyle brand Flowe Craft, whilst collaborating with various Slovenian wicker artisans. Two collections of wicker products designed by Darja have been awarded the Badge of Design Excellence ”Made in Slovenia” by the Centre for Creativity (Museum of Architecture and Design, Slovenia).
BUSINESS: Alenka Marsh has worked in the international marketing and sales environment since 1987. Twenty years ago she set up her own textile design agency that supplies textile print designs to the international fashion brands and textile mills..
Hand-crafted wicker pendant light
Materials: Hazel wood, Maple wood, Ceramic (bulb & ceiling fittings) Size: length 36 cm x width 28 cm x height 27 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Hand-crafted wicker floor light
Materials: Hazel wood, Maple wood Size: length 25 cm x width 20 cm x height 65 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Hand-crafted wicker shelf light
Materials: Hazel wood, Maple wood, LED tape Size: length 36 cm x width 28 cm x height 27 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Hand-crafted wicker table light
Materials: Hazel wood, Maple wood, LED tape Size: length 42 cm x width 16 cm x height 20 cm