DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP

Blanche Mijonnet – Passages

by Blanche Mijonnet

Over the ages, the Silk Roads have woven many different imaginary worlds. Since the 13th century, they have been a major source of economic and artistic activity in Switzerland. Forgotten in popular history, the production of Swiss silk made Zurich’s reputation, considered the second largest silk producer in the world during the 19th century. Inspired by this powerful story, Passages shed’s new light on the history of Swiss silk by playing with the versatile properties of this natural fabric. Drawing on the image of the walkers who transported the fabrics along the way, a collection of nomadic objects emerges, all from a one-metre by one-metre square and a single ring: a bag, a scarf and a lantern. A line spreads, ready to write new stories.