TWENTY ONE TONNES presents
"MATERIAL DIALOGUES: Women at the intersection of design and craft”
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming exhibition in our Los Angeles studio showcasing some projects that we deeply admire.
Featuring:
Exhibition Brief
"Material Dialogues" will present exceptional works from fellow women-led design-craft businesses collaborating with traditional artisans using natural materials. This exhibition celebrates the intersection of contemporary design with time-honored craft techniques, highlighting sustainable practices and material wisdom passed through generations.
Exhibition Themes
The exhibition explores material intelligence, cultural preservation, equitable collaboration models, and the role of craft in addressing environmental challenges. Each piece tells a story of relationship—between designer and maker, human and material, tradition and innovation.
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TXT.URE
At the intersection of preservation and innovation stands txt.ure — a pioneering collaborative design initiative that has been transforming Mexico's design landscape since 2015. Founded by Regina Pozo, former director of Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura, txt.ure celebrates the distinctive functional, historical, and aesthetic elements of Mexican folk furniture while pushing the boundaries of contemporary design.
What distinguishes txt.ure is its commitment to treating history as a living, breathing entity. Rather than simply preserving artifacts of the past, the project creates dynamic dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and modern design thinking. By fostering experimentation among Mexican designers while honoring regional techniques and indigenous materials, txt.ure cultivates a design ecosystem where heritage and innovation coexist harmoniously.
Through its work, txt.ure invites us to see Mexican design not as static tradition but as an evolving conversation between past, present, and future.
PAMPA
Pampa is a design practice that bridges Australian aesthetics with Latin American craftsmanship. Through their collections of rugs, textiles, and homewares, Pampa preserves the rapidly fading art of manual weaving and natural dyeing in remote Argentinian communities. The name itself—meaning "plain between the mountains" in Quechua—embodies the brand's commitment to place and material authenticity.
Working directly with artisans, Pampa's ethical model ensures craftspeople receive above-average wages while working within their own communities. This approach deliberately counters the urban migration that typically leads to displacement and lost traditional knowledge. Their partnerships, built on years of mutual respect, sustain not just livelihoods but entire cultural ecosystems.
Pampa's vision is forward-looking rather than nostalgic. By guiding ancient techniques into the future, they create pieces that honor heritage while fitting seamlessly into contemporary spaces. The result is an anthropological approach to design that celebrates humanity's creative traditions while ensuring their continued relevance.
