# Rad Rope-Woven Furnishings The Jangada Collection Features Sea-Inspired String-Looped Surfaces By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jangada-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/jangada-collection-by-nicole-tomazi/) & [oferenda.net](http://www.oferenda.net/) Metal-framed furniture has never looked so playful as in the Oferenda Jangada Collection. This series of whimsical objects includes a stool, a rocking chair, a wall panel and a flower vase. The structures of the first three have been assembled securely from [perforated aluminum components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection), allowing the pieces to maintain a rigidity beneath their lighthearted surfaces. Designer Nicole Tomazi created wavelike patterns in the seats by threading [bright blue nautical rope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures) through the holes in the metal. This was done carefully and repetitively in crochet-style V-shaped stitches, coating the hard aluminum sheets with a softness for a more comfortable experience. More haphazardly was the [wall panel weaved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs), creating loops and knots for the stashing of miscellaneous implements. The Jangada Collection stem holder is comparatively structure-less, slumping to one side beneath the weight of its bouquet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Furniture Designs:** Businesses can tap into the trend of playful furniture designs that incorporate unconventional materials and textures to appeal to younger consumers. - **Crochet-inspired Patterns:** Opportunities exist for companies to innovate by incorporating crochet-style patterns, like those used in the Jangada collection, into products in the fashion, home decor and even automotive industries. - **Combining Rigidity and Softness:** Manufacturers can create products that combine stiff or hard materials with softer, more comfortable materials, like rope, to create interesting textures and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can innovate by incorporating unconventional materials and textures to create playful designs that appeal to younger consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate crochet-inspired patterns, like those used in the Jangada collection, into clothing and accessories to create unique looks. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create products that combine rigid materials with softer, more comfortable materials to create interesting textures and experiences in products like bedding, curtains, and decorative pillows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climbing Rope-Crafted Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects.md) - [Braided Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition.md) - [Woven-Detailed Furniture Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-collection.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Woven Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-the-wildwood.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Weaving-Inspired Knotted Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudo-collection.md)