Based in Prato, the famous textile district just outside Florence, Italy, Flanelle Textiles is a collaborative effort among architect Sabrina Bignami (of today's Architect Visit: B-Arch Studio in Prato, Italy) and textile experts Marco Badiani and Andrea Balloni. The trio creates made-to-order pillows, throws, and other items for the home using unexpected materials—high-quality men's woolen suiting fabrics, for instance, and reclaimed army blankets. Go to Flanelle for more information.
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Above: A throw made from men's suiting tweed.
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Above: A pillow made from reclaimed army blankets, embellished with red stitching.
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Above: Pillows made with selvedge linen, bearing the
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Above: Pillows made from reclaimed textiles hand-embroidered with virgin wool yarn.
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