Kvadrat Sabi Fabric

Sabi is a richly layered woolen uphol­stery textile designed by Louise Sigvardt. With a dynamic inter­play of colors and textures, it offers a contem­po­rary take on classic weaving tradi­tions. Crafted with a dobby weave, Sabi features a multi­di­men­sional expres­sion that evolves with distance and perspective.

At the heart of Sabi’s char­ac­ter is its thought­ful blend of mate­ri­als: one yarn is virgin wool, while the other is recy­cled wool dyed in darker tones — sourced from post-indus­trial scraps by the UK-based spinner Wooltex. This approach not only gives the textile its unique depth but also under­scores a commit­ment to sustain­abil­ity. The recy­cled content is the same base used in Re-wool by Margrethe Odgaard, yet the outcome is entirely distinct in struc­ture and tone.

Inspired by the unex­pected layers uncov­ered during a home reno­va­tion, Sigvardt’s palette explores what lies beneath the surface — both liter­ally and metaphor­i­cally. The result is a chro­matic land­scape that merges present-day sensi­bil­i­ties with nostal­gic refer­ences from the 1970s and ​’80s. Signa­ture shades like Mellow Butter, Acid Green, Sour Laven­der, Camel Brown, and Prima Magenta create strik­ing contrasts along­side soft, muted neutrals.

As you move closer to Sabi, new color dimen­sions unfold — each thread contribut­ing to a textural story that rewards close atten­tion. Sophis­ti­cated and expres­sive, Sabi is ideal for spaces where color, mate­ri­al­ity, and sustainability converge.