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WEAVING THE LIGHT
Tejiendo la luz
2020 Winner
PRODUCT DESIGN LIGHTING, FURNITURE CATEGORY
ANDEAN gemstone possess special properties
01────────────────ESTEATITE SOAPSTONE - San Miguel Cajamarca This dark purple piece of soapstone is caused by the unique mineral composition and recrystalization process, being likely higher in iron from the Each piece will vary from creamy pink to creamy turquoise to...
HOUSE & HOME Magazine – Ride the Wave
"Decorating is getting playful with furniture and accessories in wavy shapes. Try a curvy headboard edged in wood and upholstered in a modern fabric, opt for an undulating rug to soften hard-lined furniture, or add a wavy candelabra for a dash of whimsy"
DESIGN LINES – 2022 Holiday Gift guide
For the playful one Made by Canadian/Peruvian company D.A.R. Proyectos, this compact cube puzzle boasts a colourful collection of natural stone. Whether to occupy fidgety hands or add to a game collection, this unique trinket is the quintessential stocking stuffer in...
NATIONAL POST – “Gifts to make your wife smile”
Why we love it: This reversible, hand-carved candelabra, designed by Peruvian-Canadian artisan team D.A.R Proyectos is made of natural stone and displays up to three candles — perfect for any wives who love to host with mood lighting. See the full article here
COLLAGERIE – “What we’re loving”
Check out the featured Semi-Precious Cubestone Puzzle, here.
ENROUTE – Tangrams to Take With You
With just seven simple shapes, these geometric puzzles provide hours of on-the-go entertainment. Read the full article here, on page 20
THE CUT – 48 Valentine’s Day Gifts to Buy the Man You Love
For the dude who needs to fidget — and has a need for cool coffee-table art. Read the full article here.
LA REPUBLICA – El Tejido de los Andes es parte de nuestro ADN
Creación. El diseñador, junto con Jenny Boucher, Vicky Rojas y Rocío Castillo, acaba de ganar el premio Gray Awards 2020, en Estados Unidos, con el proyecto “Weaving the Light”. Mauricio Navarro, diseñador industrial, egresado de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del...
TORONTO LIFE – Fourteen sophisticated board games for a homebound winter
This set, available through the AGO’s online shop, features pieces hand-carved in Peru from semi-precious stones. Read the full article here
GRAY MAGAZINE – Shop like an Events Pro: Gifts for the Host in All of Us
Winner of a 2020 GRAY Award, the Peruvian artists and product designers at D.A.R Proyectos have been on my list of favorites from the get-go. Chosen for their versatility, these stone beauties are cleverly carved from Andean Esteatita soapstones in the shape of a...
FLARE – 59 Holiday Gifts That You Can Feel Good About Buying
How cool is this handmade game, crafted in Peru from natural gemstones? D.A.R. Proyectos is a design studio reimagining Indigenous craft traditions and the use of local materials to create beautiful objets like this one. Read the full article here.
Winner Announced: Product Design WEAVING THE LIGHT BY DAR PROYECTOS
"A striking example of design serving as a platform for the fusion of technology and traditional craft. The Weaving the light collection proposes a series of lamps whose structure inherently glows from the textile itself. The lamps, consisting of electroluminescent...