Jaramillo and the skilled weavers at Fango embarked on a quest for alternative materials to construct functional furniture
recalling the classic lines of bent wood
which is further enhanced by the various finishes available
and also for creating a relaxing atmosphere in a work environment
that pays homage to crochet techniques that were mastered by women in Southern Africa
1-6 Side Table jay Jaramillo and the skilled weavers1 6 celebrates the beauty of aluminum not through craft or engineering, but through intrinsic value expressed by polished surfaces, dense mass, and absence of superimposed form. The pieces show their history. Each piece of 1 6 has a unique serial number as each block is one of a kind in a growing series. Made from raw aluminum, a very soft material. Signs of wear show immediately, and, as such, raw aluminum feels organic, warm.