'Mending Stones' (2024) is part of 'Rethink', the sixth edition of Kvadrat's design projects.
'Mending stones' is a series of (prototype) floor cushions resembling stones, made with wool-based Kvadrat products. The decorations were mostly made by needle felting, a simple technique that almost anyone can try at home. Holes or accidental damage that the fabric sustains through usage can easily be mended with simple stitching, patching or needle felting: the intention is to encourage owners to personalise the cushions when they need mending, in a playful and creative way, adding their own idea of new moss, lichen or plant life to the affected area. In this way, the Mending Stones can grow and adapt to their environment, becoming more distinctive and valued with each mend.
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