AUTUMN/WINTER 2013
BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Place de Bleu combines the simplicity of Scandinavian design with a world of exquisite skills and inspiration. Our ambition is to create beautiful high quality products making a positive difference and bringing joy into your daily life.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
HANDMADE IN COPENHAGEN Place de Bleu is a local workshop in a global world with a range af women sewing, knitting and crocheting everything by hand on basis of exceptional skills inherited through generations. We strive to keep traditional craftsmanship alive celebrating the uniqueness in our products.
Our dedication to work with the best materials is combined with a focus on a sustainable production. All fabrics used in the products from Place de Bleu are surplus production and sponsored by the Danish manufacturer Kvadrat. We redefine and reinvent materials and dare to challenge conventions.
HEART THROUGH BUSINESS Place de Bleu trains and employs immigrant women aiming to help these women and their families to achieve a better life with dignity and joy. We believe that behind every decent product lies passion, pride and skilled craftsmanship. Behind every product is a good story to be found. The story of dreams come true.
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WELCOME TO AW13 Inspired by the Art Deco and the dazzling 1920’s, this new collection from Place de Bleu has a sense of timeless elegance, glamour and the joy of everyday life. We have been inspired by the 1920’s passion for bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation; its almost extravagant playing with colours, textures and materials.
Sensual vibrant colours spans from pastel pink and aqua over dark saturated colours like amber and golden sand. The rich materials and textures look and feel like both silk and suede, but are much more lasting! We hope you enjoy our ever growing range as much as we enjoy making it for you!
PRIMA BLEU INTERIØR
Trapeze Cushion PB-20-A
Trapeze Cushion PB-20-B
Trapeze Cushion PB-20-C
Gatsby Cushion PB-21-A
Gatsby Cushion PB-21-B
Gatsby Cushion PB-21-C
Butterfly Cushion PB-16-D
Butterfly Cushion PB-16-E
Butterfly Cushion PB-16-F
TRAPEZE CUSHIONS
GATSBY CUSHIONS
BUTTERFLY CUSHIONS
Dimensions 48 µ 56 cm. With button closure on reverse. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat
Dimensions 48 µ 56 cm. With button closure on reverse. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat
Dimensions 34 µ 54 cm. With button closure on reverse. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat
Star Cushion PB-18-J
Star Cushion PB-18-K
Star Cushion PB-18-L
Star Cushion PB-18-N
Star Cushion PB-18-O
Star Cushion PB-18-M
STAR CUSHIONS Diameter 45 cm. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
STAR CUSHION OUR INSPIRATION The Star Cushion is Place de Bleu’s signature design per se. It represents a playful meeting between the classic Moroccan cushion and a more Scandinavian feel. With its round shape and clean graphic lines the Star Cushion makes a colorful addition to any environment.
For this AW13 collection we have produced it in six new variations making it easy to find a cushion that suits any temper or style of interior decoration. Be it, the soft and tender or the more daring. Use a single eye catcher on the sofa or bed or combine several cushions to create your very own expression.
GATSBY CUSHION OUR INSPIRATION The Gatsby Cushion is made of a pattern of diamond shaped textiles with intercrossing stitches adding a sense of three-dimensionality. The inspiration is derived from the iconic Scottish Argyll design originally used for kilts and plaids and made fashionable by the Duke of Windsor for his golf clothing in the 1920’s.
The Gatsby Cushion’s classic yet glamorous style has a simplicity that transcends the traditional line between masculine and feminine and a sculptural feeling that makes it a natural part of every interior and decoration.
BELLE BLEU ACCESSORIES
Pot Holders BB-18-A
Pot Holders BB-18-B
Pot Holders BB-18-C
Pot Holders BB-18-D
POT HOLDERS Dimensions 20 Âľ 26 cm. Sold in pairs. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Bread Basket BB-17-A
Bread Basket BB-17-B
BREAD BASKET Height 11 cm, diameter 27 cm. Can be tightened with a leather draw string to keep bread fresh. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Bread Basket BB-17-C
Bread Basket BB-17-D
COFFEE COSY Keeps your coffee warm. Height 33 cm, diameter 16 cm. Suitable for cafetières such as Bodum. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Tea Cosy BB-15-G
Coffee Cosy BB-16-A
Tea Cosy BB-15-H
Coffee Cosy BB-16-B
Tea Cosy BB-15-I
Coffee Cosy BB-16-C
Tea Cosy BB-15-J
Coffee Cosy BB-16-D
TEA COSY Keeps your teapot warm. Height 30 cm, diameter 22 cm. Can be used as a bread basket when reversed. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Prism iPad mini Sleeve BB-23-A
Prism iPad Sleeve BB-04-M
Prism MacBook Cover BB-04-I (13”) BB-04-II (15”)
Prism iPad mini Sleeve BB-23-B
Prism iPad Sleeve BB-04-N
Prism MacBook Cover BB-04-J (13”) BB-04-JJ (15”)
Prism iPad mini Sleeve BB-23-C
Prism iPad Sleeve BB-04-O
Prism MacBook Cover BB-04-K (13”) BB-04-KK (15”)
Prism iPad mini Sleeve BB-23-D
Prism iPad Sleeve BB-04-P
Prism MacBook Cover BB-04-L (13”) BB-04-LL (15”)
PRISM COVERS & SLEEVES Protection with padded filling. MacBook Cover available for 13” and 15”. iPad Cover and iPad mini Sleeves made to fit device. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Square Bag BB-01-E
Square Bag BB-01-F
Square Bag BB-01-G
SQUARE BAG Dimensions 43 Âľ 49 cm. With inner pocket. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Origami Boxes BB-25-A
Art Deco Clutch BB-19-A
Origami Boxes BB-25-B
Key Chain BB-13-D
Art Deco Clutch BB-19-B
Key Chain BB-13-E
Art Deco Clutch BB-19-C
ORIGAMI BOXES
KEY CHAINS
ART DECO CLUTCHES
Small stackable boxes suitable for storage on your desk or bathroom. Dimensions 5 µ 17 µ 17 cm (large), 11 µ 11 µ 4.5 cm (medium), 9 µ 9 µ 3.5 cm (small). Sold in sets of three. Folded and sewed by Chinese woman Bao based on classic origami technique. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Length 60 cm. Crocheted with leather. Handmade in Copenhagen.
Dimensions 23 µ 32 cm. With magnetic closure. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
FLOWER NECKLACE & FLOWER RING HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY Flower Necklace and Flower Ring is handmade by one of our very skilled crafters, originating from Kosovo. This beautiful and delicate work is a unique textile craft, inherited through generations and produced in high quality cotton, the ring by tiny glass beads. We are so delighted to have the opportunity to share this very unique work with you as this wonderful handcraft could easily
die out, therefore producers of these intricate masterpieces need to be encouraged, celebrated and employed! Flower Necklace and Flower Ring come in four different colours. The necklace has no closure, just wrap it around your neck or wrist.
Crocheted Necklace BB-20-A
Flower Necklace BB-21-A
Flower Ring BB-22-A
Crocheted Necklace BB-20-B
Flower Necklace BB-21-B
Flower Ring BB-22-B
Crocheted Necklace BB-20-C
Flower Necklace BB-21-C
Flower Ring BB-22-C
Crocheted Necklace BB-20-D
Flower Necklace BB-21-D
Flower Ring BB-22-D
CROCHETED NECKLACES
FLOWER NECKLACES
FLOWER RINGS
Length 84 cm. Crocheted by hand in Copenhagen with the finest cotton yarn.
Length 87 cm. Crocheted by hand in Copenhagen with the finest cotton yarn.
One size. Elastic finger ring made of tiny glass beads. Crocheted by hand in Copenhagen with the finest cotton yarn.
PETIT BLEU FOR KIDS
Happy Storage PEB-12-A
Happy Storage PEB-12-B Moroccan Puf PEB-13-A
Party Guirlande PEB-04-A
Party Guirlande PEB-04-B
Pram Decoration PEB-03-A
HAPPY STORAGE
PARTY GUIRLANDE
MOROCCAN PUF
Dimensions 80 Âľ 37 cm. Storage for quilts, blankets or teddy bears at the end of the kids bed. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Length 220 cm. Made in various colours. Available with or without pompoms. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat. Pompoms made with 100% cotton.
Diameter 75 cm, height 37 cm. Available in various colours. Filled with tiny polystyrene plastic balls. Outer cover and inner sack, closed by zip. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat .
Kids’ Storage Basket PEB-15-A
Kid s’ Storage Basket PEB-15-B
Kids’ Cushion PEB-11-A
Kids’ Cushion PEB-11-B
PRAM DECORATION
KIDS’ STORAGE BASKET
KIDS’ CUSHIONS
Length 60 cm. Made in various colours. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat. Pompoms made with 100% cotton.
Diameter 37 cm, height 45 cm. For storage of toys, costumes or laundry. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Diameter 45cm. Handmade in Copenhagen with quality fabrics from Kvadrat.
Baby Hat PEB-09-A/AA/AAA (6/9/12 mo.)
Baby Hat PEB-09-B/BB/CCC (6/9/12 mo.)
Baby Hat PEB-09-C/CC/CCC (6/9/12 mo.)
Baby Socks PEB-10-A/AA/AAA (6/9/12 mo.)
Baby Socks PEB-10-B/BB/CCC (6/9/12 mo.)
Baby Socks PEB-10-C/CC/CCC (6/9/12 mo.)
Crochet Lace Collar PEB-08-B
Softest Baby Blanket PEB-14-A Crochet Asymmentric Collar PEB-07-C
BABY HATS & SOCKS
CROCHET COLLARS
SOFTEST BABY BLANKET
Available in sizes 6, 9 and 12 months. Socks with a soft elastic in the ribbing. Crocheted by hand in Copenhagen with 100% cotton.
One size. Closure with satin ribbon (Lace) or small covered button (Assymetric). Crocheted by hand in Copenhagen with 100% cotton.
Dimensions 105 Âľ 95 cm. Crocheted by hand in Copenhagen with 100% Fairtrade Alpaca wool from Bolivia (chola.dk).
ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE HANDMADE IN COPENHAGEN Place de Bleu believes that everyone has something special to contribute with. Place de Bleu believes that when you treat people with both respect and empathy, everyone will bloom. We know, that you know, that sustainable quality and craftsmanship within proper conditions, is a good story. A good story you become part of, when buying our products.
HEARTFELT THANKS TO &tradition for making their beautiful design available andtradition.com Stilleben for lending us delicate props stilleben.dk Photographer Jakob Kirk jakobkirk.com Interior stylist Louise Riising louise@heyhome.dk Graphic designer Louise Zyskind louisezyskind.com
For more information about Place de Bleu, our products or stockists, please contact info@placedebleu.dk or (+45) 21 90 09 96. You can also visit our shop placedebleu.dk
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