Design
Maker’s Spotlight: txt.ure
Detail of knotted tule weaving from txt.ure’s Tabouret Stool.
Image courtesy of txt.ure
Nothing makes us happier than the preservation of traditions; especially those time-honored customs that are on the brink of extinction… the Mexican company txt.ure does just that! In 2015, Regina Pozo, a Mexico City-based art historian and design curator launched txt.ure as a way to ensure that the lost art of knotted tule weaving remains relevant.
Equipal chairs with a tabouret table at Loca House, a luxury residence in Cabo San Lucas designed by Ezequiel Farca © in collaboration with Cristina Grappin ©
Image courtesy of txt.ure
Pozo was steadfast in doing her part to keep alive a craft that dates back to pre-Hispanic times. The designer partnered with the last remaining group of artisans that still practice this ancient Mayan technique. Pozo remained committed to continuing (courtesy of txt.ure’s website) “to develop, listen, and refine a social interaction methodology with artisans and communities with whom we collaborate.”
The Chimpestle Stool shown in the interior of Octavia Casa, a stunning Airbnb in Mexico City designed under the creative leadership of the Architect Pablo Pérez Palacios and the firm PPAA.
Image courtesy of Octavia Casa
The company spends a lot of time researching forgotten or little-known pre-Hispanic folklore… presenting new works that are steeped in craftsmanship and regional techniques. The designs create a seamless link between the past and the present. The techniques used employ the same “technology” as that in the pre-Columbian era; this presents a dominant connection to the past.
Woven tule Equipal chairs look incredibly inviting poolside at this dreamy residence along Mexico’s Pacific Coastline designed by AD100 architect Luis Laplace!
Image courtesy of Architectural Digest Fernando Marroquin
As an authentic Collaborative Design project, both the associates and artisans work under an agreement that allocates 20% of the revenue for the artisans. Both the associates and the artisans invest in infrastructure in order to elevate the standard of living and improve the working conditions for all those involved. In addition, this allows for improved production capabilities. Apprentices are a vital part of the social enterprise; all the necessary training is two-fold in that they become proficient in the disappearing art of tule weaving and in allowing them a way to support themselves and those who depend upon them. Luckily, Don Nacho Morales has been able to translate his proficiency to the artisans and apprentices under his mastery.
A grouping from the Tule Collection featuring the Icpalli bench seat, small and large Tabouret stools/side tables and the Equipal chair.
Image courtesy of Luteca
We love the story behind txt.ure; and we love the home furnishings that Pozo has masterfully curated. It is clear that the two years spent on research and development were successful at setting forth a structure to the signature works from txt.ure. The pieces are true works of art in every way!
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