Recycled plastic cachepot DICHAS

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The Dichas Side Tables and Baskets, designed by Cristina Celestino, add a joyful pop of colour to any room. Their design combines a simple steel frame with ornaments hand-woven with PVC strings made from recycled plastic. These compact units can be used as handy side tables, smart planters or elegant storage for cushions, glasses or towels. “With Dichas, I wanted to create a collection of versatile storage pieces that can travel through differ- ent rooms of the house – and they can even find a place outdoors.”, says the Italian designer about the series. Available in multiple colour combinations, the collection includes four pieces with different basket and shelf combinations Artisans in the ames partner workshops in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, weave the PVC strings, which are made from recycled plastic, around a powder-coated tubular steel frame. The weaving technique the artesanos and artesanas use is called Momposino, a traditional Colombian method to create intricate patterns. Our artisans work on one piece for around 13 days Cristina Celestino is one of the most prolific contemporary italian designers. Her products and interiors share a softness, often defined by curved lines, a love for pastel hues and subtle links to Italy's rich design heritage. She graduated from the school of architecture at IUAV University of Venice in 2005 and started working as an interior and furniture designer