Artist Camille Walala works together with London-based textile development studio ambar on a new collection of knitted materials for the home. This includes a range of pillows, table runners, merino throws, and placemats that are full of bright colors and patterning.
Founder of ambar Natalia Nicolau reached out to Walala last year, "I got in touch with Camille when I saw that she was shifting from flat geometric designs to deep perspective elements, which are seen on her ‘Putting Things Into Perspective’ piece in Tavistock Place, and the ‘Perspective Party’ installation for Color Factory Chicago. Looking at this new phase of her work through my architectural lens really drew my attention and resonated with my background in a way that I saw potential to merge these elements into my textile practice."
Cityscape-Inspired Artful Textiles
ambar and Camille Walala Join Forces on a Knitted Collection
Trend Themes
1. Cityscape-inspired Textiles - Artists are creating knitted textiles inspired by cityscapes, offering opportunities for new designs and patterns.
2. Collaborative Artistic Textile Design - Collaboration between textile studios and artists is on the rise, allowing for unique and innovative textile designs.
3. Bright and Bold Home Textiles - Consumers are increasingly drawn to brightly colored, bold patterns in textiles for the home, presenting an opportunity for textile designers to experiment with new color schemes and designs.
Industry Implications
1. Textile and Fabric Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers could collaborate with artists to produce unique and striking textiles for consumers seeking bold and interesting home products.
2. Home Decor and Design - The rise of brightly colored and patterned textiles presents an opportunity for those in the home decor and design industry to experiment with bold and unique aesthetics.
3. Art and Design Education - The collaboration between artists and textile designers presents an opportunity for art and design schools to teach interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation at a young age.