The Oslo-based design studio Skogstad & Wærnes has designed a new series of quality wool blankets for the textile manufacturer Røros Tweed in Norway.
Mello is a series of four differently colored wool blankets designed for shaft weaving, with an emphasis on binding and how each thread locks the textile in place. The design is based on a diagonal pattern that provides strong construction and a soft, slightly three-dimensional texture.
During the design process, Skogstad and Wærnes investigated different weaving techniques and patterns. Exploring possibilities to combine traditional techniques with modernized patterns.
From the very beginning, they experimented with physical samples in paper and yarn, in parallel with hand sketching and digital structure drawing. Often switching focus from close-up to full scale, from defining each thread to considering the whole blanket, led the designers to their final design for Mello.
The interplay between a white warp and a solid-colored weft highlights the intricate weave, creating a sheen that showcases the innate luster of Norwegian wool.
“We always find it interesting to embrace both the past and the future in our design processes. The MELLO series is a union of heritage and modern design that balances elegance with an innovative approach,” say Petter Skogstad and Fredrik Wærnes. The MELLO blankets are available in four colors: Lemon Yellow, Leaf Green, Powder Pink, and Warm Grey.
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About Skogstad & Wærnes
Skogstad & Wærnes is an Oslo-based design studio founded by Petter Skogstad and Fredrik Wærnes, both born in 1985. Skogstad and Wærnes have known each other since studying product design at Oslo Metropolitan University and ECAL. In 2020, recognizing the synergy of their skills and experience, they established their own studio.
Their design ethos is rooted in honesty and thoughtfulness, guided by the intricacies and responsibilities of creating new products. The studio’s portfolio spans a diverse array of disciplines, with a particular passion for furniture, lighting, and objects.
About Røros Tweed
Since the 1930s, Røros Tweed has produced wool textiles and blankets in Røros. The family-owned company also operates its own yarn factory in Rauma, with almost 100 years of experience spinning wool yarn from Norwegian wool fibers. This gives Røros Tweed a unique position, with hands-on development from raw materials to the final product.
Gerd Hay-Edie, born Gerd Bergersen, played an instrumental role in the founding of Røros Tweed.
Quality Wool Blankets From Norway, edited by Tor Kjolberg