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them back on a large scale, emphasizing
their precious yet graceful decoration.
The pattern results in a harmonious
interlocking of regular geometric shapes
that create a dynamic yet light optical
effect. Tama is a wool woven surface, made
with a Wilton Cut & Loop technique, in
warm shades of rust and black.
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Velvet by Chiara Andreatti
The pattern "Velvet" designed by
Chiara Andreatti is an immersion
Starting from a very geometric Kink by DWA in shades of deep blue, lulled by the
pattern reminiscence of the game of In Kink, a single line formed by arcs precise alternation of the different tones
chess, Arthur Arbesser creates a pattern of different sizes becomes entangled, created on the different thicknesses that
that replicates the sponged effect thus generating a labyrinthine weave in which distinguish the surface. The ton sur ton
acquiring organicity and dynamism. the eye gets lost trying to find the origin. pattern plays with the interweaving of
The final effect is a pattern that finds DWA designs a pattern with a overlapping corners and edges, creating
character and expressive force precisely decorativist spirit, marked by a dynamic a classic and elegant atmosphere, further
in the minimalism of black & white. and uninterrupted flow of fluid lines that emphasized by the three-dimensionality
meet and overlap. of the different layers.
Traffic by DWA The collection's name "Kink" comes Velvet is made of 100% wool using the
A dynamic crossroads of shapes and from the English language and indicates Wilton Cut & Loop technique.
colours. Traffic, designed by DWA is a a sharp twist or bend of a linear element,
pattern in which to lose and find oneself, such as a thread or rope, thus recalling Cookies by Chiara Andreatti
in a constant exercise of observation the pattern that characterises the design. The new pattern "Cookies" signed by
and search for ever-new details. Shapes In a figurative sense, it can also mean Chiara Andreatti is a decoration with an
and transparencies mark the rhythm of eccentricity or whimsy. exquisitely contemporary feel.
a pattern that generates a continuous, Finally, solid colours lend a graphic The name is a reference to the graphic
endless visual effect on the surface. appearance to the arabesques that, as motif that sees the alternation of rounded
"Traffic," DWA tell us, "was born from the they multiply and overlap, create an graphics with a shape vaguely reminiscent
exercise of superimposition and subtraction infinite mesh. of ladyfingers.
of a quadrangular geometric element: an The graphic lines of the design create
only apparently chaotic pattern, in which Weaving sharp, gentle geometries, resulting in
the rules underlying its composition are not Tama by Chiara Andreatti a pop-inspired decor. Finally, cream,
immediately perceptible." Chiara Andreatti presents Tama, powder and black shades give a classic yet
The alternation of contrasting colours a chevron pattern that consists of a sophisticated look to the pattern.
- mainly yellow, lilac and purple - also Japanese-inspired zigzag movement. Cookies is made of 100% wool using
gives an almost tactile characteristic to The pattern takes the delicate woven the Wilton Cut & Loop technique. dw
the carpet, which seems to acquire three- decorations on straw and willow of
dimensionality. vintage Japanese brooms and brings www.radicigroup.com/en

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