The Island by Sarit Shani Hay

How did you come to specify Camira fabric for this project?

I had the extreme luck to come across Camira fabric while working on another project, a kids’ club for an upscale hotel here in Israel. I saw it, and instantly fell in love with it. It had exactly the look, feel and quality that I knew would be perfect to work with and I told myself then and there that I would use it for a special project. This Island installation seemed like the perfect fit.
 
What fabric qualities were important to you when designing this installation?

Because of the nature of this installation, I was looking for a fabric that had an organic quality to it, warm and natural looking. I found the wool Blazer Camira fabric I used to be ideal to create sculptural forms because of its textural composition. I was designing with both children and adults in mind so wanted a heavy duty fabric of high quality that could sustain movement and play, as well as comfortable enough to encourage those relaxing to stay awhile. Additionally, the quality of the fabric was ideal for us to stitch in rings to further give the feeling of motion and natural imagery within the sculptural, abstract forms.

Are there any specific properties of Camira fabrics that appeal to you?

When I inquired further and learned about Camira and the fabrics, I was really impressed. Beyond its desirable look and feel, I was incredibly happy to learn that it is fire safe. Given that a large majority of my projects are designed for children, this is a very important attribute. When I find a fabric that can both beautifully express the imagery of my designs, as well as have the durability and safety attributes needed when working with children, it’s a rare find and a fabric I know I have to work with!