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Studiopepe’s design philosophy relies on intensive iconographic analysis, a conceptual method to things and a contact of the sudden, giving a wealthy context to every part it does (together with its 2023 horoscopes for Wallpaper*). Its penchant for symbolism is obvious in its newest creation for Visionnaire, the ‘Shibari’ chair, which is called after the Japanese phrase for ‘binding’ or ‘tying’.
That is the second collaboration between the posh interiors model and the Milanese design studio, following a fruitful debut ultimately 12 months’s honest that featured a pair of fringed mirrors impressed by astrology, and a collection of tongue-shaped lighting designs.
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‘Throughout historical past the knot has had many various meanings, together with sacred and non secular symbolism,’ clarify Studiopepe co-founders Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto. ‘In Egypt it represented life: the knot of Isis stood for immortality and divine love, whereas the countless knot is among the most historical motifs, utilized in Buddhist symbolism in China and Tibet, but additionally in geographically distant zones, to convey a way of infinite devotion.’
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The pair are additionally eager to level out that knots are additionally about connection: ‘Since historical occasions the knot has had a transparent which means of junction and dedication between two folks. This which means is instantly related to love, exactly to stress the inseparable nature of a bond. It isn’t a noose, not a decent restraint, however an intertwined connection, representing a way of give and take, of assist in moments of want. Prolonged horizontally, it reminds us of the image of infinity: what might be a greater technique to symbolize eternal love?’
Studiopepe’s personal knot takes form on the backrest of its new ‘Shibari’ chair, which shall be upholstered in Paddington, an ecological fur constructed from recycled PET, which itself shall be recyclable. It will likely be displayed in Milan on the studio’s ‘Empire of the Senses’ exhibition for Visionnaire.
Salone del Cellular, Fiera Milano Rho, Corridor 5, Stand L11
Visionnaire Piazza Cavour, 3
visionnaire-home.com (opens in new tab)
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