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Swallo is a London-based design studio committed to the transformative power of material research.
Our goal is to investigate, innovate, and reveal the extraordinary potential of humble materials.
Our inaguaral exploration takes a look at jute, a vegetable fibre known for its silky golden-brown hue.
It represents nature's paradox: delicate yet incredibly durable, rustic yet refined, humble yet undeniably luxurious.
'ABOUT GBO'
'GBO' is a jute rug series that creates patterns inspired by geographical lines and landscapes to unravel the aesthetic truth behind the fibers. By reintroducing this material through this lens we reveal it's untold layers where ecology, craft, and design converge to produce a deluxe grade textile document.
Col.1 is inspired by the geographical lines and regional landmarks in Igbo land (Eastern Nigeria), featured in a variety of local hues.
'GBO' is a term given to an elderly statesman in some regions of Eastern Nigeria, lending a sense of heritage and legacy to this collection. It is also a poignant play on words with 'IGBO', the region that is the focus of our inaugural collection.
GBO. Col.1
