What if traditional lace became a source of inspiration for creating new textures on textile?
With 3D printing, Maison Satab reinterprets the codes of this regional craft to create a three-dimensional pattern, at the border between textile and object.
A nod to lace-making expertise
Bobbin lace is part of the textile history of Haute-Loire. Traditionally made using bobbins and threads, it relies on great precision of gesture and meticulous repetition of motifs that progressively compose a delicate and complex material. It is this idea of construction, rhythm and precision that inspires Maison Satab today. Without seeking to reproduce traditional lace identically, 3D printing allows for a contemporary interpretation of it: the thread gives way to relief and the motif is built directly on the textile, creating a new way to make dialogue
The printing point as a new motif
With 3D printing, each dot becomes a graphic element in its own right. By varying its size, height, density, or even its placement, it is possible to compose drawings that evoke the characteristic interlacing of lace while asserting a resolutely contemporary aesthetic. The relief also makes it possible to play with perceptions: depending on the distance or the light, the pattern can seem printed, woven, or even embroidered. This approach thus opens up genuine work around trompe-l'œil, where one suggests a material through drawing and volume rather than through its traditional construction. Textile thus becomes a support for graphic experimentation on which technology allows the creation of particularly fine material effects.
From ribbon to object
This new way of working with textiles naturally finds its place in the world of premium packaging and accessories. A ribbon or strap printed in 3D can thus come to adorn the neck of a perfume bottle, a bottle or a precious object, becoming much more than a simple decorative element. Placed around the container, the textile creates a raised detail that catches the eye and invites touch. The collar trim then becomes a true visual signature, capable of referencing a territory, a know-how or a brand's universe. A way for Maison Satab to transform a textile detail into a design object, while bringing into dialogue the history of lace and the possibilities offered by new technologies.
Between heritage and innovation, 3D printing thus allows Maison Satab to explore a new interpretation of lace: a lace suggested rather than reproduced, constructed by points and reliefs directly on the textile.