Passementerie Series
Crête Lamps

Passementerie Series
Crête Lamps
















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The Crête Lamps draw inspiration from traditional trimmings, with the crête braid serving as their guiding element. Each lamp is meticulously handwoven using dual cords, resulting in a distinct contrast between the exterior and interior colors        











 

 steel rod
 various cords















18” dia. x 16 in
45.7 dia. x 40.6 cm







Passementerie Series
Crête Lamps







The Crête Lamps draw inspiration from traditional trimmings, with the crête braid serving as their guiding element. Each lamp is meticulously handwoven using dual cords, resulting in a distinct contrast between the exterior and interior colors        









 

 steel rod
 various cords






















18” dia. x 16 in
45.7 dia. x 40.6 cm




Passementerie Series
Cord






   

tubular steel
various cords
glass









Passementerie Series
Cordage








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tubular steel
various cords 
laminated glass














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The Passementerie Series subverts the relationship between ornament and function. Operating within a new hierarchy where ornament dictates the form, the materials, and the techniques used to create the object.




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tubular steel
various cords 
glass









The Cord and Cordage tables are based on the use of cord in passementerie. Focusing on cord piping, a technique in which a flexible cord is couched down onto a ground material.


The forms showcased in these pieces are derived from the idea of cord piping negative space.


















tubular steel
various cords
glass














Passementerie Series
Cord


 

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tubular steel
various cords 
glass









tubular steel
various cords 
glass














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The Passementerie Series subverts the relationship between ornament and function. Operating within a new hierarchy where ornament dictates the form, the materials, and the techniques used to create the object.










tubular steel
various cords
glass





The Cord and Cordage tables are based on the use of cord in passementerie. Focusing on cord piping, a technique in which a flexible cord is couched down onto a ground material. The forms showcased in these pieces are derived from the idea of cord piping negative space













tubular steel
various cords
glass




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