Charlotte Lancelot was born in Brussels in 1980 and studied at the Escuela Nacional Superior de la Cambre where she qualified in Industrial Design in 2003. She worked with architect and designer Alain Berteau for two years before setting up her own studio, with which she took part in the Milan Satellite Trade Show in 2006. The same year she was chosen by Wallpaper magazine to organise the Global édit 06 exhibition in the Armani Theatre during Designweek. She has taken part in numerous trade fairs and national exhibition, mainly in the context of the 100% designed in Brussels selection. She collaborates with companies such as Ligne Roset, Koziol, Konstantin, Slawinki, Kidslab, Easyoga….
Based on the petit point embroidery technique, the Silaï collection reinterprets the basic fundamentals of this work in an innovative revision, applied to both the stitching and the scale and thickness of the threads. The patterns are based on the geometry of triangles, squares, hexagons, diamonds, octagons and crosses, all inspired by antique tiles.
The different designs on the carpets, poufs and cushions are based on four different stitch lengths, hand embroidered by Indian craftsmen with 100% virgin wool threads on a PVC grid. Additionally, three sizes of wooden auxiliary tables add functionality and make it possible to configure the Silaï space in the most versatile way.
Silaï, a GAN Spaces collection
GAN spaces are collections meticulously constructed from innovative concepts and artisanal production methods. Suggestive proposals that, stemming from a rug, are capable of bringing to life a whole family of modules and accessories with which to design an environment or “space”. A set of designs linked together, designed to project stimulating and contemporary atmospheres with an open, flexible and casual configuration.
Manufacturing technique
Embroidery
Material
Fibre composition: 100% wool. PTFE coated fibreglass mesh. Filling: 100% polyester
Sizes
50x50 cm / 20"x20"
