Senegalese artist and designer Abdou Salem Gaye worked with Design label David Weeks in creating the WAAW furniture and lighting collection. The WAAW series is created to be suitable in both indoor and outdoor environments. The collection is comprised of an arm chair, a low table, and a pendant light -- made available in three colorway options. All of the furniture and lighting pieces are constructed in Dakar, Senegal using a traditional weaving technique with polyester yacht cords.
To make the pieces more durable and suitable for outdoor purposes, the cords are wrapped around steel frames. The colorful limited-edition WAAW collection will be available for purchase in TriBeCa and will be showcased along with sculptural works by artist Elodie Blanchard at David Weeks Studio in New York.
Handwoven Vibrant Furniture
Abdou Salem Gaye and David Weeks Studio Created the WAAW Series
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Furnishing Trend - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more durable and weather-resistant outdoor furniture using traditional weaving techniques.
2. Colorful Furniture Trend - Designers can explore the use of vibrant colors in creating unique and eye-catching furniture pieces.
3. Global Collaboration Trend - Combining the expertise of designers and craftsmen from different cultures can lead to the creation of beautiful and culturally rich products like the WAAW series.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing Industry - The use of traditional weaving techniques in creating furniture pieces can disrupt the traditional manufacturing process and offer unique and high-quality products
2. Outdoor Living Industry - Manufacturers can create innovative and weather-resistant outdoor furnishings that can cater to the needs of customers who desire to bring their indoor living space outdoors.
3. Textile Industry - Exploring the use of more durable and weather-resistant materials in creating textiles can lead to creating unique and high-quality products that can cater to different markets.