{"product_id":"ilha","title":"ILHA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eILHA is a textile artwork that translates the rugged contours of an imagined island into a sculptural landscape of natural sheep wool. Through contrasting tones, flowing fibres and an irregular outline, the piece evokes the shifting forms of mountains, winding paths and eroded terrain, shaped by the forces of wind, water and time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated through wet felting, the work brings together different fibres, textures and colours to form an organic composition. Variations in height and surface create a sense of depth and movement, while strands of wool extend beyond the edges, emphasising the material's natural character and expressive possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eILHA reflects Rian's exploration of sheep wool as an undervalued natural resource, often overlooked and treated as waste. By transforming this local material into a contemporary textile artwork, the piece celebrates its sculptural potential while reconnecting craftsmanship, material and landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented during Lisbon Design Week 2026 as part of the exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool, a Forgotten Material at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspaço D’ALTE, ILHA invites a renewed appreciation of traditional materials through contemporary design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeller: Rian van Dijk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work is offered for sale by the designer through The LDW Edit, a curated platform by Lisbon Design Week. LDW facilitates the transaction and is not the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEdition: Unique piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lisbondesignweek.com\/en\/designers\/rian-van-dijk\"\u003eRian van Dijk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"lisbon-design-week-eshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57715622740343,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7709\/5031\/files\/7RV05193_PhotoSienceStudio.jpg?v=1793897031","url":"https:\/\/shop.lisbondesignweek.com\/pt\/products\/ilha","provider":"lisbon-design-week-eshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}