Handles
Date: 2006
Commissioned by: Vitra, Basel (available here)
Type: Industrial product
Handles is series of pillows in various shapes, with masterful compositions of volume, color and texture. Their most prominent feature is the handle strap reminiscent of a tote bag. A colorfully embroidered, sewn-on label designed by Jongerius not only draws attention to the high quality of the pillows, but also whimsically emphasizes the combination of grandmotherly handiwork, modern technology and contemporary design.