Calia Italia FERULA Round leather pouf

The Ferula seat, an iconic design element, is the result of a cooperation between designers from Lucania and Apulia and students from the Politecnico di Milano.‎ The Ferula strongly evokes Matera, its territory and the life-style of men and women living in its ancient neighborhoods, the Sassi.‎ The seat frame recalls the shape of sewing machines spools and balls of yarn used for knitting, whereas the back is made of materials coming from the Murgia area: the Ferula communis – generally called ‘giant fennel’ - a tall herbaceous perennial found in the untilled, rocky, sun-soaked lands of the Murgia area surrounding Matera.‎ The outcome is a game of embroidered jointed patterns featuring an inner structure wrapped by leather or fabric bands and a back made of ferulae placed within holes drilled in the frame.‎ The colourful patchwork version is made using production wastes so, to create an eco-friendly product with minimum waste material disposal.‎ A chance to give life to something apparently valueless.‎ The Superior Collection sees Calia Italia inaugurate a new concept of style.‎ The models of the collection are true design objects that are born from the union of worlds, stimuli and inspirations of a different nature.‎ They are the products of collaborations with external designers, the realisation of social projects, participation in cultural events and synergy with universities.‎ Each sofa has its own style and each style has its own story.‎ The result is a unique comfort experience.‎ Further info from manufacturer on FERULA Calia Italia