Felt lamps „Sherazade“ by Siba Sahabi

Sherazade, pendant light by Siba Sahabi. Photo: Lisa Klappe.

Siba Sahabi continues to research how one culture is influencing another, by renewing its tradition in the new context. As poetic designer passionate in craft, in the newest collection Sahabi was inspired by the famous female storyteller Sherazade – regarding the role this character had in the trans­formation of the female independency in Western society throughout the last three centuries.

Sherazade by Siba Sahabi. Photo: Lisa Klappe.

The light series Sherazade is made of coiled coloured felt strips coated with a layer of paint on both sides. This way each object shows three colours: the original colour of the felt (sur­face of the ridges), the inside, and outside of the objects. The metallic paint increases the refection of the light.

Siba Sahabi. Photo: Annemarijne Bax. Siba’s works has been published in books such as Hands on! Dutch design in the 21st century/d’Jonge Hond, Papercraft/Gestalten and The New Artisans/Thames & Hudson.

„Sherazade“ is exhibited during SALON/KANT at the Bijbels Museum, Amsterdam from 15 June – 18 August 2013.

– Image Courtesy: Siba Sahabi.

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