Fondazione
Arnaldo Pomodoro
via Solari 35 (Zona Tortona)
COLLECTION 2012 / Cappellini HOME / CAPPELLINI NEXT
(projects
in progress from the world)
17th-22nd aprile 2012, 10.00 – 20.00
"
buying our KatranProducts WON't
save
the world, but
it's a step
towardsthe
right direction"
“The
Katran Collection”
Developed as part of the 'Zero
KilometerTM Design' concept,
“The Katran Collection” has been our effort to weave
ethics, ethnicity and ecology
with the contemporary culture. Katran
in Hindi means small pieces of left over colourful cloth
which is the by-product of cloth mills. These same cloth
pieces are collected by farmers during their off
seasons, spun into ropes and sold for the purpose of
weaving traditional Indian day beds. Our effort has been
to use this same vibrant material in an innovative way
to create a collection of contemporary furniture and
lights that are
sustainable and beautiful, having a Glocal (Global +
Local) appeal.
This chair is completely
handmade
and brought to life by the ethical interactions between
various actors in the system.
The Katran Collection is available
in various textures and colours which
has been carefully catalogued by us, giving our
customers the possibility to customize according to
their taste and requirements. In fact none of the Katran
furniture are absolutely alike due to their innate
diversity of colours and textures, making each
piece exclusive
for their users. The Katran Collection has received
overwhelming response in India and abroad and continues
to be showcased at various international platforms such
as the Victoria
& Albert Museum London as a part of the “India
Now” Exhibition
2012 - 2013. This
Katran Collection was awarded by Elle Décor India for
the EDIDA 2011 design awards.
Katran
Collection on Display at Park Hotel Delhi, during India Design Forum, 2nd
- 10th March, 2012
