The Monet collection, like the E.Degas catalog, addresses the work of a particular artist and is a design experiment for which spectacular, bright fabrics were used.
The Eustergerling designers were inspired by the pure, light, delicate flowers that Monet’s brush revealed in a new way each time. A pond in Giverny with lilies floating on the surface is embodied in an unusual design with textured decorative circles on a textured base, which bloom on the fabric like the contours of lilies outlined on water. The depth of the velvet is given by thought-out color combinations: repeating the strokes left by the master’s hand on the painting, they imitate flower petals.
An homage in the form of a reinterpreted copycat catalog, the geometry and symbolism are reflected in the inversion: the circles referring to leaves on water are characterized by a pronounced volume and light shine, while the plasticity of the soft matte base emphasizes the image. The matte finish acts as an unexpected design touch.
Creating the collection through a special prism of impressionism, the designers sought to achieve an effect in which colors play and reveal themselves differently depending on the lighting and from which side to look at them.
The directionality of the pile supports the peculiar play of light. If the pile is directed downwards, the circles look lighter and the highlights are more visible. If the pile is upwards, the velvet dots absorb the light. Due to this secret, twice as many colors are hidden in the Monet collection.
This impressive short pile plain weave fabric is characterized by the tactility and noise reduction properties of velvet. With a wear resistance of 35,000 cycles in the Martindale test and a width of 140 cm.
