A fresh start to the year can also mean a fresh look for our homes with new patterns, design or colour palettes here and there. Founder Rial Visagie of Rialheim, the local home decor brand who have just celebrated their 10th year anniversary, are introducing a brand new textile collection called Tactile Futures to their growing lifestyle offering.
Known and loved for their characteristically fun ceramic creations, Rialheim have spent the past year breaking into new territory. Boldly experimenting beyond the medium of clay, textile design was one of the avenues they were most excited to delve into. Today, they’re proud to present their first-ever collection of scatter cushions and textile designs, marking the dawn of a textile adventure.
Upon embarking on the less-travelled lifestyle route, Rialheim were curious to explore the endless possibilities of textiles, both in terms of pattern and product design. This, they say, is just the beginning and they plan to keep on pushing boundaries within this space.
For their maiden collection, Rialheim have collaborated with artist and designer Tarien Bruwer, a long-time friend of Rialheim and early intern many years ago whilst studying design in Cape Town. As such, their collaboration is a full circle moment, not only in terms of their friendship, but the united creative process too, where playing with patterns and graphics was fairly novel territory for Rialheim.
“During the manufacturing process we felt strongly about using local suppliers exclusively. We have formed incredible relationships in the process and have deepened our passion and awe for the craft community in our country,” Rial and Tarien mention. Locally woven with yarns of extremely high quality, these are works of art with impressive longevity. They form a showstopping moment that will instantly add character and humour to your home. The scatters are also an interesting mixture of textures that serve as a visual feast for the eyes while breathing life and warmth into any space.
The Tactile Futures collection includes a range of scatter cushions in plains, geometric, linear and pooch perfect designs in a pared back palette of monochrome and saffron as well as a dog bed fit for canine royalty. Tassels, borders and applique details are just some of the finishing touches that render the collection a cut above. Find them at select @home lifestyle stores, We Are Egg, Rialheim exclusive stores and from their website www.rialheim.co.za.
