Kraft Paper Collection by Domingos Tótora @ TOUCH.
This beautiful, hand-crafted and highly organic collection by Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is available at the L.A.-based TOUCH, as well as several international retailers. His pieces include furniture and accessories, all of them made from recycled and biodegradable materials.
His kraft paper collection is simply stunning in its simplicity and textural quality. It seems incredible that these exquisitely carved works of art began as discarded piles of cardboard and paper rubbish! You can see some great photos of the process here. The items in this collection are all dyed with natural pigments and are totally non-toxic. I love the contrast of these earthy, sculptural pieces against the minimal backdrop in the above setting.
Vases by Domingos Tótora @ TOUCH.
The texture on these vases and accessories have a fun and tactile quality about them. How appropriate that they are sold at a store called TOUCH — it’s the first thing I’d want to do if I saw them in person!
Organic Bowl by Domingos Tótora @ TOUCH.
This one has an interesting silhouette, almost skeleton like. It would make a great centrepiece, with or without some fruit or decorative items inside. Though I bet some bright oranges would look perfect in there.
Oval Bowl by Domingos Tótora @ TOUCH.
I probably wouldn’t want to put anything in this one. It’s too beautiful to cover up!
Deodora Pouf by Domingos Tótora @ TOUCH.
Now here’s a seriously eco.smart and modern take on the traditional pouf. The seating pads are made from banana leaf fiber, the base from recycled kraft paper, and they get their warm honey hue from totally natural pigments.
Kraft Bench 02 by Domingos Tótora @ TOUCH.
Would you like a kraft paper bench to go with those banana fiber poufs? Here we have a truly successful pairing of organic materials with the minimalist style. Love it! Now I wonder what it’s like to sit on…
Wall Discs by Domingos Tótora @ TOUCH.
These wall discs would, of course, look great hanging on a wall as the focal point to a room… but I also like them grouped and tilted against a backdrop, as presented above.
