Artisanal design, contemporary textiles
http://www.bococo.co.uk/
About bococo
We are a socially and culturally inspired brand that designs
textiles for the contemporary home. Our designs interpret
traditional textiles to create modern pieces that reflect our
passion for travel and culture. Patterns are based on
simplistic beauty with a focus on bold, geometric and
natural elements.
Our first collection focuses on the Philippines, a country with
personal significance to us founders, where weaving has
existed for centuries. It includes two series, Isla, handwoven
in the Philippines, and Lungsod, screen printed in the UK.
Vision
We believe in unique, hand made items that celebrate
artisanal craft in a global, contemporary and responsible
way. This means combining ancient with modern techniques,
collaborating with artisans and family run businesses that
have developed their craft over generations, and producing
our products with respect to fair trade and sustainable
practices.
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about bococo
We are a socially and culturally inspired brand that designs
textiles for the contemporary home. Our designs interpret
traditional textiles to create modern pieces that reflect our
passion for travel and culture. Patterns are based on
simplistic beauty with a focus on bold, geometric and
natural elements.
Our first collection focuses on the Philippines, a country with
personal significance to us founders, where weaving has
existed for centuries. It includes two series, Isla, handwoven
in the Philippines, and Lungsod, screen printed in the UK.
vision
We believe in unique, hand made items that celebrate
artisanal craft in a global, contemporary and responsible
way. This means combining ancient with modern techniques,
collaborating with artisans and family run businesses that
have developed their craft over generations, and producing
our products with respect to fair trade and sustainable
practices.
4. Philippine partners
We work with two groups of artisanal women in the
Philippines. Both are organised as cooperatives and have
some 30 members, with the aim to empower women in the
community through the production of quality hand woven
products. Salngan Livelihood Multipurpose Cooperative is
found in Iloilo, in the Visayas region, and focuses on ‘hablon’
weaving. These are primarily solid, stripe and plaid designs
that require a two pedal loom. Nagbacalan Loomweavers
Multipurpose Cooperative is based in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and
focuses on ‘abel’ weaving. They create solid, stripe and more
intricate patterns using a five pedal loom and a pick-up
technique.
UK partners
The screen printing and manufacturing of our Lungsod
cushions and our totes take place in England. We work with
family-run businesses that have existed in the UK for
generations, resulting in high quality hand-crafted products.
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