Studio Samira Boon

tomo ni iki yo!

samiraboon — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:56:17 +0000

Japan got hit by a terrible disaster and the Japanese need their business more than ever. Therefore we announce that 100% of our profit on the Japan produced furoshiki shiki will be transferred to the JAPANESE RED CROSS. This applies to all products ordered directly at SAMIRA BOON (distributors and shops only) or orders made at the webshop of GOODS.
until 17 april 2011

Instead of postponing business,

folding exhibition

samiraboon — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:02:20 +0000

“folding” exhibition - Together with Kim Sang kyu and Joanna van der Zande, Samira Boon will be curating this exhibition, based on the previous one shown at Platform 21 (Amsterdam) but transformed to Korean culture and contemporary themes and issues.
venue: Korean Craft & Design Foundation in Seoul, South Korea
date: 01/06/2011 – 30/06/2011

CJ assignment

samiraboon — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:45:47 +0000

One of the largest Korean Companies in food and food services, Cheil Jedang, has asked Samira Boon to make designs for one of their product lines; the results will be shown after it’s revealed.

permanent collection

samiraboon — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:13:56 +0000

The “Dutch museum of bags and purses Hendrikje” has selected the furoshiki shiki for their permanent collection.

Currently the furoshiki shiki is also part of the exhibition “WHY OLD FASHIONED” (interweaving old techniques).
“With this exhibition we prove that handcraft techniques are back in fashion. Well known designers and fashion houses are using traditional techniques such as weaving, embroidery, knitting and crochet.” “…nowadays designers may also choose to use unconventional materials such as cotton, ribbons, plastic bags, plastic wires and even sweet packets”
venue: Dutch museum of bags “Hendrikje” Amsterdam, Netherlands
date: 14 02 2011 – 11 09 2011

waffle sleeve release

samiraboon — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:03:25 +0000

Our waffle sleeves are released in Japan: after a major transformation mori art and design shop in roppongi hills is the first shop to carry the waffle sleeves.
venue: roppongi hills art & design store, Tokyo, Japan
date: 16 02 2011

group exhibition

samiraboon — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:48:34 +0000

“Behind the Scenes” is a group exhibition at the Textile Museum Tilburg. The presentation offered a privileged peep at some of the most innovative and interesting projects that were carried out in 2009 in the Textile Lab.
venue: Dutch Textile Museum, Tilburg, Netherlands
date: 04/06/2010 – 26/09/2010

waffle sleeves

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:49:50 +0000

Due to the 3D structure this textile is shock absorbent, flexible and has a constantly changing appearance owing to its depth. The waffle sleeves are part of the “instant product” collection: advanced weaving techniques allow for the pre-programming of different layers and seams, which results in (nearly) finished 3D products straight out of the machine.
material: cotton & elastic
sizes: 4
colours: 3

The elastic yarn makes the sleeves flexible to use for various width.

In order from top to bottom: laptop sleeve (available in two size; 11-13 inch and 15-17 inch), Ipad sleeve, camera/mobile phone sleeve.

All sizes are also available in red.

Waffle sleeves in process

lecture in Seoul

samiraboon — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:17:15 +0000

During the Seoul Design Fair 2010 the “Dutch Design and Architecture Seminar” was organized by the Dutch Embassy. Samira Boon was one of the lecturers.
venue: Jamsil Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea
date: 28-09-2010

new: Ipad cover

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:53:14 +0000

The Furoshiki shiki series is extended with a new size. It perfectly fits the Ipad, protecting it from any damages; especially nice to mention is: the touch screen still works through the cover so there is no need to unwrap … Continue reading →

Wall Weaves

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:14:01 +0000

The Wall Weaves are valuable textiles with customized images and graphics, which give character to interiors as single frame objects or as full floor to ceiling walls. The weaves have a unique combination of aesthetic and acoustic damping qualities. Whilst some products were created as free art, others were the result of commissions.
material: cotton & mohair
sizes: various
colours: various