When traditional intangible cultural heritage meets the weaving aesthetics of soft stone, it gives traditional handicrafts a new lease of life. In the fast-paced modern world, Magic Stone has been seeking a kind of warmth that can connect the past and the future. With a thread, a pair of hands, and a heart, it weaves the thousand-year-old intangible cultural heritage weaving skills into the fabric of contemporary life.
Every stitch and thread is a testament to tradition. The Chinese weaving technique has a long and profound history.
From the embroidery of the Miao ethnic group to the rattan weaving of the Li ethnic group, from the bamboo weaving of the Dai ethnic group to the straw weaving of the Jiangnan region
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Each fiber carries the memories and wisdom of the nation.
These handicraft techniques that have been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list
Not only is it the artistry of the artisans’ fingertips, but also it is the unbroken thread of Chinese civilization.
Intangible Cultural Heritage x Oriental Aesthetics
Soft stone – Woven hemp
During the industrialization process, many traditional weaving techniques are at risk of being lost. How can we ensure their survival? Steps’ solution is: Let intangible cultural heritage enter daily spaces and make craftsmanship an integral part of life. The designer regards the aesthetic of braided weaving as an aesthetic language, returning to the original design philosophy, integrating the hues that have been accumulated over time, and thus the “braided weaving series” with a natural and simple style came into being.
The ultimate space design – MCM W Weaving
It is a reverence for intangible cultural heritage, as well as the condensation of the natural charm within the layout, and the integration of aesthetics and elegance into the art of space.
- Product Information –
Product Name: Woven Cotton
Standard size: 1500*600mm
Product thickness: 3 – 5mm
Fire resistance rating: A-level standard
Seeking common ground between traditional aesthetics and modern fashion, with simple and pure line language, a minimalist connotation of the wabi-sabi style is created. The beauty of prudence and modesty is then revealed, evoking a casual and free-spirited Zen essence.
Moisture-proof and fire-resistant
Water-resistant and moisture-proof, without cracking or peeling. The product has passed the national A-level fire safety certification and also meets the A-level requirements for fireproof building materials in China, meeting the fire protection needs of high-rise buildings.
Light and flexible
The Steps material is ground to a thickness of as little as 3mm, featuring high strength and toughness. It can be directly laid on curved and cylindrical building walls, conforming to the shape of the structure. It is formaldehyde-free and has a fresh, pleasant smell. It can quickly reduce the unpleasant odors from new renovations.
Strong texture expression capability
The commercial viability of the design does not lie in the accumulation of materials, but rather in the details. Modern craftsmanship is used to 1:1 reproduce the texture and patterns of traditional handicrafts. The hemp weaving series conveys the deepest design connotations with the least amount of design language.
- Spatial Aesthetics –
The Steps Soft Stone – Twine Weaving Series replaces monotonous design symbols with “intangible cultural heritage weaving narratives”, re-establishing the texture field of the space through the order of weft and warp and the warmth of touch.
Steps Soft Stone “Woven Hemp”
Dissecting the intangible cultural heritage weaving techniques bestowed upon fibers by nature
Return to the genuine expression of linen fabric
Make the texture the most basic mark of the material.
Become the silent connector of temperature and space
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