
Poesia del mare - black and white
1950-1958 and current
Cotton or linen
From Exclusive Gio Ponti Fabric Collection
Height: 53⅛/55⅛ in.
Repeat: 15¾ in. (40cm)
Weight: 406 gr (cotton); 630 gr (linen)
In the early 1950s Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti started a collaboration with Luigi Grampa – the owner of manufattura Jsa in Busto Arsizio. This working relationship led to creation of series of fabric designs, which were
hand-produced by Manifattura Jsa from 1950 to 1958 (currently in production). The most famous from the series designed by Ponti are: Legge Mediterranea, Poesia del mare, Recinto, Olimpia, Rilievo, Cristalli, Diamanti, il Circo, Meridiana, Romb
Click on this link to see a rare discontinued turquoise version of Poesia del Mare fabric design at Casati Gallery
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