In late May we had the privilege of hosting "Material Dialogues: Women at the Intersection of Design and Craft" in our Los Angeles studio. The exhibition brought together three women-led design practices united by our shared commitment to ethical collaboration, traditional craftsmanship, and sustainable materials.
The Women Behind the Work
Our collaborators were PAMPA and TXT.URE—two exceptional practices that work at the intersection of contemporary design and time-honored craft traditions. PAMPA bridges Australian aesthetics with Latin American craftsmanship, preserving manual weaving and natural dyeing in remote Argentinian communities. TXT.URE, founded by Regina Pozo, has been transforming Mexico's design landscape since 2015, creating dynamic dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and modern design thinking.
Victoria Aguirre of PAMPA (L) and Regina Pozo of TXT.URE (R)
Featured Works Now Available
The pieces presented in "Material Dialogues" embodied our exhibition themes: material intelligence, cultural preservation, equitable collaboration, and craft's role in addressing environmental challenges.
PAMPA showcased three extraordinary hand-woven rugs. Each long narrow runner was hand-woven in Argentina from 100% sheep's wool and dyed using entirely natural pigments by skilled artisans employing traditional techniques passed down through generations. Available through Pampa.
TXT.URE presented a limited collection of lamps inspired by Mexico City architecture of the 1970s, featuring textured black ceramic lamp bases crafted by Baja California pottery studio Barro Sur, topped with hand-woven and tufted sheep's wool shades.
These special pieces remain available for a limited time through Twenty One Tonnes, offering collectors the opportunity to own works that carry the soul of their makers and the spirit of their origins.
Capturing the Evening
We're thrilled to share images from our opening reception on May 29th, captured by the talented Victoria Aguirre of Pampa. Her photographs beautifully document the energy and connection that filled our studio that evening, as visitors engaged with the works and the stories behind them.
The opening brought together Los Angeles' vibrant creative community to celebrate craftsmanship as a vehicle for environmental responsibility, equity, and cross-cultural dialogue. It was a powerful reminder of design's capacity to honor heritage while ensuring its continued relevance in our contemporary world.
These images capture not just the physical beauty of the works, but the meaningful conversations and connections that emerged throughout the evening—exactly the kind of material dialogue we hoped to foster through this exhibition.
