# Horsehair Fabric Furniture Designs Atelier Pendhapa and Métaphores Design the AKAR Furniture By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akar References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/atelier-pendhapa-x-metaphores-present-akar/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_168449646837010&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lhudf5th0100x1tt000ULiftd6r0g&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fatelier-pendhapa-x-metaphores-present-akar%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAPpv0QAADABBENC-CsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5URSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5URSFDYGBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgABAwAACBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pendhapa-architects.com%2Ffurniture%3Fcollection%3Dakar&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=AKAR%3A%20Unique%20Pieces%20Made%20Using%20Horsehair%20Fabric&txt=AKAR)  Métaphores work in collaboration with London and Singapore-based design studio [Atelier Pedhapa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection) on the new AKAR furniture series. Métaphores is a sister company of [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-1) and it is an expert in weaving and fabric materials for interior design. [Atelier Pendhapa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ateiler-pendhapa) joins the imprint to create nine pieces of furniture that highlight different types of horsehair fabric -- all of which have been hand-woven by Métaphores. The horsehair used in fabric materials is a natural byproduct, commonly practiced in Asia, specifically Mongolia. Together, the duo works to choose a range of fabrics that perfectly highlight their plethora of techniques. The horsehair was woven in Challes, which is a region in Sarthe, France. Additionally, the teak woods and solid mahogany were carved at Atelier Pendhapa's studio located in Indonesia. Image Credit: Métaphores, Atelier Pendhapa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Horsehair Fabric in Interior Design:** There is an opportunity for disruption in the interior design industry by highlighting the use of a natural byproduct such as horsehair to create unique fabric materials. - **Hand-woven Furniture:** There is potential for innovation in the furniture industry by creating furniture pieces that are hand-woven with unique materials such as horsehair. - **Collaboration Across Countries:** There is room for disruption in industries through cross-country collaborations, like between Métaphores in France and Atelier Pedhapa in Indonesia, which can lead to unique and innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The use of horsehair fabric in interiors could potentially disrupt the traditional use of synthetic materials in interior decoration. - **Furniture:** Innovation in the furniture industry can be achieved through the use of hand-woven horsehair fabric and unique collaborations between companies. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Given Métaphores' expertise in weaving and fabric materials, their partnership with Atelier Pendhapa presents an opportunity for innovation across industries outside of just interior design and furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kazakhstan-Informed Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-saddle-design.md) - [Opulent Material-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-1.md) - [Sleek Collectible Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ateiler-pendhapa.md) - [Sleek Structural Rocking Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-chair.md) - [French Fashion House Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-tressages-questres-tableware-collection.md) - [Textile-Inspired Hardwood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lesire-collection.md) - [Horse-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-falabella-stool.md) - [Collaborative Drapey Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida-chair.md) - [Draped Fabric-Clad Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida.md)