SONIA DE GERÓNIMO

Degerónimo

Galicia, ESPAÑA

“Contemporary basketry. Natural pieces that convey a love for handmade things.”

Her name is Sonia de Gerónimo, and she is a textile designer. In 2015, Degerónimo was born, a brand of bags and decorative pieces created from a common material, cotton rope.

Through artisanal manufacturing, she seeks a way to express the multiple possibilities that this material and its nature offer to create a variety of pieces, both decorative and functional.

more about Degerónimo

Value in the details

Crafting with Cotton: A Textile Designer's Vision

All the products share a common material, which is cotton rope crafted through zigzag stitches with a sewing machine.

First, inspiration is sought in the forms of nature, architecture, traditional basketry, and specifically in ceramics.

For some products, an already created piece is used as inspiration, and an attempt is made to recreate it or make a version using the common material, cotton rope. In other pieces, a sketch is made, and the prototype is created directly on the material, shaping it with hands while fixing its form through zigzag stitches.

Depending on the difficulty of each piece, it can take anywhere from a couple of hours to days, especially if it involves a specific and detailed embroidery.

The techniques used include machine sewing, macramé, basketry, and hand embroidery.

What makes them special is the delicacy of the material and its lightness, especially to the touch, as they resemble ceramic pieces.

You might wonder...

Can it be cleaned?

Yes, as long as it is done with cold water, since the material is cotton and could shrink.

Can it be customized with a different color or dimensions?

No problem, as long as the original prototype is not modified and assuming the additional cost.

Do you take commissions?

Yes, if it involves using my own techniques. In case of special request do reach out to TA-DAAN in chat or via e-mail and we'll let you know if we can meet your needs.