Sculptural Textile Objects — Botanical Dyes & Pleated Silk

UNDULA is the first collection of sculptural textile objects developed by Tony Jouanneau, exploring the colours of the living world through traditional cardboard pleating techniques.

Inspired by macroscopic forms found in nature, the collection celebrates botanical colour extracted from flowers and wood. The golden yellow of Sophora japonica intertwines with the vibrant pink of sappanwood and the deep violet of logwood, creating subtle chromatic compositions.

Each piece is crafted using a unique process combining traditional cardboard pleating with natural dyeing on silk organza. The resulting straight pleats are then shaped into flowing curves through delicate embroidery stitches, assembled over a silk diffuser to create sculptural forms that interact with light.

Born from the encounter between Tony Jouanneau and textile artisan Harumi Sugiura at the Conservatory Garden of Dye Plants in Lauris, UNDULA reflects their shared passion for botanical colour, exceptional craftsmanship and material experimentation.

Designed for contemporary interiors and collectible design, UNDULA pieces are made to order and can be customised in dimensions, colours, lighting configurations, structural materials and mounting systems.

Made to Order — Bespoke Commissions Available

Materials : Naturally dyed silk organza, pleated and embroidered silk
Techniques: Botanical dyeing, traditional cardboard pleating, embroidery.

    


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