Mavromac: Larsen Fabrics 2024 Collection

Celebrating African handcraft, Larsen Fabrics 2024 Collection features a beautiful range of richly textured weaves, velvets, sheers, mohair and twills that are all about contemporary heritage and luxury.

“A convergence of tradition and modernity, Larsen’s latest collection of textiles is an appreciation of the timeless allure of African crafts,” says the company. “Designs pay homage to rich traditions with a fresh, avant-garde touch. A handcrafted character, where rustic origins blend seamlessly with exquisite yarns, creating fabrics that captivate with a strong aesthetic with minimalist elegance.”

“The offering is a range of unique fabrics, informed by more rustic origins and unique patterns that make a bold, visually captivating statement while maintaining an inherent sense of elegance.”

Awash in strong neutral hues, winning designs in the collection include the graphic cacao-hued Calao with thick cream, black and sky blue stripes and the tribal-inspired Seki and Tiwi designs.

On a pure linen ground, Seki is an embroidered geometric pattern of interlocking shapes reminiscent of West African Ashanti weaves. This graphic yet easy-to-use design features a soft handle and a beautiful drape in a refined colour palette. Tiwi, meanwhile, draws inspiration from the visually striking woven patterns found in West African textiles, this small-scale design distinguishes itself with a usable geometric motif. It artfully combines a bouclé yarn and chenille, resulting in a fabric that feels soft and pliable to the touch.

Another eye-catching design is Wenge with its distinctive patterning in four gorgeous colourways: Wood, Sand, Tobacco and Sea Blue. Showcasing a striking organic design, this highly textural embroidery cleverly mimics traditional wood carving from Sub-Saharan regions, where abstract motifs reveal themselves in counter-relief. Using an ingenious printing technique to achieve subtle contrasts in tone and a handmade feeling, this contemporary fabric speaks to ancient traditions.

Larsen Fabrics is locally available at Mavromac. Purveyors of the finest fabrics, wallcoverings and decorative home furniture and furnishings, Mavromac is the preferred local distributor of several international brands, including Larsen Fabrics and De Gournay.