An exercise in designing new typologies of products for the Vietnamese natural fiber craft, namely rattan and sea-grass. Shown here are the first round of samples made by artisans from the Hanoi area.

Steel and rattan stackable stools
D 11”2/4 (30cm) x H 17” (43cm)

Steel, seagrass and ash storage stools
D 13”1/2 (34cm) x H 17”3/4 (45cm)

Steel, rattan and ash reversible storage stools
D 12”1/2 (32cm) x H 17” (43cm)

Commissioned by the Hanoi Design Center.
Hanoi, Vietnam, 2014.