Cushion, the Hands of the Plane Tree

What if the plane tree invited us to look at our surroundings in a different way?

 

100 €

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95 CHF

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The plane tree is a tree steeped in ancient history. In ancient traditions, it was associated with protection, peace, and renewal. Its large, widely spread, palmate leaves evoke welcoming hands that offer gentle, generous shade. Its bark, which renews itself with the changing seasons, gives it the remarkable ability to bear the marks of time while regenerating itself. It is a tree that seems to bring together several dimensions of time: the youthfulness of its branches, the maturity of its trunk, and the memory of the years inscribed in its bark. This symbolism, in turn, invites us to look at our surroundings in a new light: what nourishes us, what deserves to be preserved, and what can make way for renewal. The plane tree thus becomes a beautiful evocation of rootedness, transformation, and gratitude.

Designed by Cecile Au Zen:
– Dimensions: 46 cm x 35 cm
– Color: Prussian blue with natural linen-colored accents
– Care: removable cushion cover with zipper
– One-of-a-kind piece: handcrafted in the workshop

Production time:

Several hours of handcrafted work, divided among textile printing, rinsing and drying, and then assembly.

Ingredients:

– 100% natural linen, heavyweight ± 240 g/m², reinforced with woven fabric
– Blue pompom
– Hand-dyed using the cyanotype process
– Filled with organic spelt

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