Cosmic Whale with Lilac Planet cushion cover, silk

Klaus Haapaniemi & Co.

161.00€ 179.00€

Klaus Haapaniemi & Co.
Cosmic Whale with Lilac Planet cushion cover
161.00€ 179.00€



Description

Klaus Haapaniemi’s fascinating Cosmic Whale cushion cover features a red barnacle-covered whale floating in an otherworldly environment. The print side of the limited edition cushion cover is made of pure silk and the back side is dark red linen. The Cosmic Whale weaves together fantasy, celestial bodies and the gentle giants of the ocean.

Illustrator and designer Klaus Haapaniemi has collaborated with designer Mia Wallenius to create a unique range of home and fashion textiles inspired by the Nordic nature and Finnish folklore. The beautiful patterns follow traditional decorative arts but their style and approach are modern. The finest natural materials combined with detailed patterns create a truly luxurious collection.

Material
Print side: pure silk, backside: dark red linen
Length
60 cm
Width
60 cm
Product ID
KH15100

Klaus Haapaniemi

The Finnish designer Klaus Haapaniemi (b. 1970) has been defined as one of the most important rising stars in illustration and design. After graduating as a graphic designer from the Lahti Institute of Design, Finland, Klaus Haapaniemi lived in Italy where he worked as Creative Director of the Italian fashion house Bantam and now lives in London.

Known for his illustrations, advertising art and clothing fabric prints, Haapaniemi has designed garment prints for famous international fashion brands such as Diesel, Levis, Dolce & Gabbana and Cacharel, published a book entitled ‘Giants’ together with the Finnish writer Rosa Liksom and produced illustrations for the Observer newspaper. In Finland, Klaus Haapaniemi has designed patterns for Marimekko and illustrated the enormously popular dishware collections Taika and Satumetsä for Iittala. Klaus Haapaniemi was awarded as Graphic Designer of the Year 2008.

In November 2010, together with the Art Director and concept designer Mia Wallenius, he launched a new home and fashion textiles brand called Klaus Haapaniemi, under which he has designed his first signature collection which includes textile products in pure and luxurious materials combining traditional weaving techniques with modern prints and sophisticated colours.

Take a look at Klaus Haapaniemi's home >

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Based on 2 reviews

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    5

    Just beautiful!

    150 days ago

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    Hoyerswerda, Germany

    5

    The pillow with the cosmic whale is absolutely gorgeous! The silk is so soft and the design just priceless. Very high quality. We love it!!!

    374 days ago

Very good

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  • No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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  • No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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