Olann

Olann [meaning wool in Irish] is a collection of handknitted wool furniture. Olann takes inspiration from traditional Ireland, where fishing and knitting were at the heart of village life. Patterns are based on familiar elements such as Aran jumpers, fishing knots and willow baskets, re-imagined as a contemporary language of craft. Applied to simple furniture forms such as a bench, an ottoman and a chair, fabrics explore scale and construction using the unique properties of knit. Each piece is knitted by a team of skilled homeworkers which keeps production local and the cottage industry tradition alive. Olann is made from a bespoke British wool, especially made by Laxtons Mill in Leeds, one of the oldest surviving spinners in the country. Natural materials such as coconut fibres, unspun wool and duck feathers have been used in place of more common upholstery materials such as polyester fillings and foam. Each piece is made by hand, unique, and infused with time and skill.

Fite
Dimensions: w 85cm d 35cm h 40cm
Materials: Laxtons bespoke wool, ash legs, cocoa fibers, unspun wool.

Ciséan
Dimensions: d 55cm h 40cm
Materials: Laxtons bespoke wool, ash legs, upholstery foam.

Ciséan Beag
Dimensions: d 40cm h 35cm
Materials: Laxtons bespoke wool, ash legs, upholstery foam.

Corda
Dimensions: w 45cm d 45cm h 40cm
Materials: Laxtons Mill bespoke wool Ash legs Cocoa fibers Unspun wool

Feadan
Dimensions: d 55cm h 18 cm
Materials: Laxtons bespoke wool, feather filling.

Cruinn
Dimensions: d 50cm h 18cm
Materials: Laxtons bespoke wool, feather filling.