Patricia Urquiola
I was inspired by the contrasts of Bolon’s hard-wearing qualities and the softness of woven fabrics
Patricia Urquiola
A modern collection with an expressive yet subtle design
Adds softness, warmth, and a neutral elegance to large scale projects
Ideal for office spaces, hotels, or high-end commercial interiors
Inspired by the Japanese stitching technique Sashiko
Available in four new colours: Sage, Nude, Light & Grey
Features recycled materials – Produced using renewable energy
An interpretation of Japanese stitching tradition through woven design flooring
Bolon by Patricia Urquiola is a high-end design collection in which outstanding durability meets sophisticated softness and character.
“Bolon is an exciting brand that has successfully maintained an ambitious design approach in a highly technical-focused contract business. It inspired me to explore the interaction between the strong structure of the flooring and its tactile woven expression. I wanted the collection to have a soft textile touch balanced with gentle colours. During the collaborative process, we discovered a resemblance between the Bolon weave and traditional Japanese Sashiko stitches. We decided to enhance this aesthetic, creating a warm texture appearance. The result is a hard-wearing commercial flooring with a warm, comfortable softness.”
Patricia Urquiola is one of the most influential designers and architects of our time. Pursuing two professions, she moves freely between the breadth of interior architecture and the detail-focus of product design – a shift that constantly drives her to develop new approaches to her craft. In her collaborative work, the processes of finding the human aspect and exploring craftsmanship often become the very essence of her design. This is the case in the Bolon by Patricia Urquiola collection, as Patricia recognized that the design’s weaving technique resembled traditional Japanese Sashiko stitches.
Sashiko
The Japanese folk art of Sashiko originated in the Edo period. It was a stitching craft used by peasants to reinforce their clothes with heavy threads and patches. Traditionally white thread was used on indigo blue fabric. Over time, the Sashiko technique and expression have evolved to include patterns, simple geometric representations and colour combinations. But the elegance of its simplicity remains.
Bolon by
Patricia Urquiola
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Bolon by Patricia Urquiola
Light Sashiko
With its sophisticated softness, the Light Sashiko provides a neutral elegance to any interior. A well-balanced flooring alternative with a subtle, textured character.
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Bolon by Patricia Urquiola
Sage Sashiko
A natural approach to woven complexity, the Sage Sashiko adds a humble vividness to any project. A living architectural expression with a crafted personality.
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Bolon by Patricia Urquiola
Grey Sashiko
With its smart and refined grace, the Grey Sashiko gives an interior a touch of confidence and attitude. An inspiring choice with an intriguing texture.
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Bolon by Patricia Urquiola
Nude Sashiko
With an earnest and welcoming appearance, the Nude Sashiko delivers a foundation of cosiness and warmth. A relaxed design with an air of modern tradition.