Obscura
Obscura
Ex Hotel and Crosspolynations present Obscura
a free-standing folding screen, combining the traditional hand skills of joinery and weaving.
Characterized by attention to fine detail, this unique item presents a relaxed intimacy with a touch of handmade elegance, an authentic work of art.
Handwoven, natural South African Cotton, Oak, Brass
130 cm x 3 cm x 180 cm (h)
Folded: 180 cm x 44 cm x 10 cm
Obscura is the result of a collaboration between two studios with a shared love for the processes of making things by hand, properly and with care. Designed with a modern, simple aesthetic and a focus on material, it is a simultaneous nod to the past with feet firmly in the present. The screen plays between the structural integrity of carpentry and the ephemeral lightness of hand-woven cloth.
Obscura is an interplay between light and shadow, the visible and the masked, the public and the private.
It is intended as an elegant design solution to transform space by introducing texture, directing movement, and creating the opportunity to conceal or prompt intimacy within a larger environment.
LEAD TIME
Obscura is carefully crafted to order,
please allow 6 - 8 for delivery within South Africa
"I am the proud owner of two beautiful Crosspolynations shawls. One accompanies me to yoga, and wraps me on summer days. It is woven from the softest cotton thread and is finely detailed in ochre. The other, my 'second skin' is my constant companion, light and warm, an unusual combination of soft cotton and wool. The natural colouring of warm cream and a gentle burnt Sienna is hi lighted with strands of russet mohair. This beauty once fell out of my car in Parkview Johannesburg, for days I searched and asked each shop owner and everyone on the street.... 4 days later an angel car guard named Chiro returned to the area and there it was, neatly folded in his modest back pack, he had kept it safely for me. It's a treasure! Many thanks to Leila and her fine artistry. a hand woven cloth carries the essence of its maker." - Louise Almon
"Crosspolynations combines beautiful, artisanal textures with spectacular service. Founder, Leila Walter, designs an array of unique and sensuously tactile throws, wraps, pillow cases and tapestries. To own a Crosspolynations textile is to own a functional piece of art a great gift for others, as well as yourself. Cannot recommend highly enough!" - Amy Zaaiman
"I am the proud owner of a few Crosspolynations pieces. The pieces are beautifully woven with high quality cotton and wool. My scarf and cloth are versatile and feel luxurious to wear. Leila customer service is amazing, always happy to answer questions" - Catherine Cartwright
"There is something so special about this cloth, the process and the whole ethos behind the making of it. One of the very few brands where I literally want to buy everything that they make. High quality, often individual pieces made with locally sourced materials. Every detail is considered and you can really feel the love and artistry with which all these beautiful textiles are made." - Brad Williams
"I have the cocoon scarf in moss and it is utterly gorgeous. The craftsmanship is incredible and it is soft and warm.I wear mine all vear round" - Claudia