
Ova
Yellowdot Edition
2023
Yellowdot Edition
Fabric (Kutnu), Plywood structure
'Ova' is a cabinet collection inspired by the vivid colors and repetitive patterns of seeds and egg clusters found in nature. Three unique edition cabinets (pink, red, and orange) celebrate life through vitality, fertility, and creativity.
Each cabinet comprises hundreds of soft shapes handsewn by artisans with a hand-woven fabric called 'Kutnu' woven from Dilara's hometown of Gaziantep, Turkey. They are then carefully upholstered to completely cover the steam-bended cylindrical cabinet's walls. A secret compartment in contrasting maple plywood awaits inside when opened.
Each handsewn shape is unique and imperfect but arranged repetitively to help tie a piece together by bridging disparate elements to create a sense of unity. A grand total of five hundred and sixty balls were sewn for the pink cabinet, and four hundred and sixteen shapes were sewn for the red and orange cabinets.
'Kutnu' - a semi-silk fabric woven from plant silk warps and cotton wefts was of particular interest, as it is known for its striking color and designs. Woven since the 16th century, each batch of fabric is unique and is still made today with the same weaving and natural dyeing techniques that were once used to make royal fabrics used for Ottoman palace furnishings and gowns.
