Aninag

  • Evangeline Pesigan
Aninag arm chair is a sophisticated hybrid of heritage and modern production methods inspired by traditional basket weaving and dwelling construction from the Philippines. The functional frame enclosed by a decorative layer is made of metal wrapped in rattan splits and recyclable polyethylene. A 'chair within a chair,' it highlights the playful and skillful use of natural and synthetic materials allowing the user to experience the craft. Aninag meaning 'Light's Play' in Filipino applies to the translucent environment created by the form and the relationship between concealing and revealing elements.