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Designed by Simone Cagnazzo, Deck (Carribean White, Morroccan Bronze,
explores the minimalist and rationalist Kerala Green, Volcano Grey) and in
design of AG Fronzoni's graphics, standard sizes 170x240, 200x300, 300x400
which, over his long career, has become cm or custom sized.
known for essentiality, reduction and Basket, on the other hand, features its
simplicity. Simone Cagnazzo's motifs characteristic manual relief production
articulate Fronzoni's philosophy using that recalls the ancient art of basket
simple geometrics, creating a harmonious weaving. The weft and warp are in
rhythm which is never excessive thanks to propylene, which guarantees long
the different pile heights. life, resistance to weather, moisture
Beyond paying homage to one of the and stains. It also offers thermal and
most influential creatives of last century, acoustic insulation in addition to being
Deck is distinguished by its recycled PET hypoallergenic.
composition making it a more sustainable All four Basket models feature a natural
choice: the process takes plastic waste and base which interplays with the warp
transforms it into durable fibers which are colour (Peach Rose, Dream Blue, Aloe
recycled again, therefore closing the life Green, Jet Black) to create a pleasing
cycle of the material. colour contrast and are available in
Manual weaving and hand knotting standard sizes 170x240, 200x300, 300x400
are the production techniques used to cm and can also be custom sized. dw
produce the new Deck which is available
in four different colour combinations www.carpetedition.com

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