2022, Italy
This year, Studio Hendro Hadinata is proud to participate in the world-renowned SaloneSatellite during Salone del Mobile.Milano.
Staying true to our mission of bringing Indonesian craftsmanship to the global stage, the studio has collaborated with local artisans to present a series of products that highlight traditional handmade techniques and material innovation:
- The Gambo HPL Project (In Collaboration with @caria.design)
This project utilizes “Jumputan”—a traditional tie-dye technique from Musi Banyuasin. We worked with local Ibu-Ibu (artisans) who create these intricate fabrics using natural dyes derived from the Gambo Muba fruit.
We have transformed these textiles into specialized HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) sheets. This technique does more than just add aesthetic value to a modern material; it creates sustainable economic opportunities. By integrating traditional craft into industrial surfaces, every sale directly benefits the women of Musi Banyuasin, ensuring the craft’s survival through fair trade.
- The Eve Lamp: A Modern Sumba Weave
Working side-by-side with artisans from Sumba Island, we have developed a modern interpretation of traditional weaving. Replacing organic fibers with stainless steel wire, the crafters spin the metal into bulbous, layered structures that remain elastic and flexible.
We named this creation Eve Lamp. Its organic form evokes the “forbidden fruit” of the Garden of Eden—our interpretation of a deep, ancestral past. The lamp illuminates its surroundings using internal LED strips. Beyond interior use, Eve Lamp is designed as a portable safety “enabler” for cyclists or runners, ensuring visibility and safety at night.