BONSAI OF THE VANITIES
“A TREE THAT IS LEFT GROWING IN ITS NATURAL STATE IS A CRUDE THING. IT IS ONLY WHEN IT IS KEPT CLOSE TO HUMAN BEINGS WHO FASHION IT WITH LOVING CARE THAT ITS SHAPE AND STYLE ACQUIRE THE ABILITY TO MOVE ONE.” UTSUBO MONOGATARI
Front Cover Curtain 3600/01 Chaparral & 3611/01 Bourbon Armchairs 3615/07 Astrid, Ottoman 3615/05 Astrid Cushions 3617/01 Hogan Wallpaper W01024/01 Broderique, Ceiling wallpaper W01028/02 Cedros
B O N S A I O F T H E VA N I T I E S
The fashioning of each Bonsai requires complete dedication; it is an exercise in ingenuity and discipline. Persuaded by these very principles, Jim Thompson followed his imagination all the way to the East. There with his customary verve he created an elegant world, innovating these concepts that inspired and dazzled him. His ingenuity, flair and vision ensured that his “Magnum Opus” withstood the test of time. For the Spring 2016 collection Ou Baholoyodhin has gone back to the Master and sought inspiration from the Jim Thompson archives and the private collection of the Royal Palace. Through a meticulous exploration of these troves has emerged the exquisitely crafted “Bonsai of the Vanities Collection”. In deference to the rigorous devotion to craftsmanship of preeminent artisans both past and present, Ou has created fabrics born from a unique symbiosis between East and West, using motifs that trace their lineage back to old Europe, yet imbued with a true veneration for the artistry of the East.
Facing Curtain 3611/01 Bourbon Armchairs 3615/07 Astrid, Ottoman 3615/05 Astrid Cushions 3617/01 Hogan Wallpaper W01024/01 Broderique Current Page Background 3605/02 Cedros
Facing Curtain 3610/01 Appia Cushions 3608/06 & T002/03 Tussor & Precious Metals Tape, 3607/04 & T003/01 Ariana & Precious Metals Border, 3607/08 & T003/02 Ariana & Precious Metals Border Wallpaper W01035/02 Spencer
Previous Page Chair pads 3602/07 Conrad Cushions 3608/08 & 3608/12 Tussor, 3607/03 & 3608/08 Ariana & Tussor, 3611/02 Chaparral Wallpaper W01027/04 Anais Facing Chiar pad 3601/06 Bargello, Cushion 3602/06 Conrad Wallpaper W01032/02 Aragon
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Facing Roman blinds 3604/02 Colonnade Armchairs 3609/02 & 3617/02 Cipriano & Hogan Cushions 3601/07 & 3608/12 Bargello & Tussor Lamp shade 3610/05 Appia Wallpaper W01030/06 Sena Current Page Background 3604/02 Colonnade
Above Lamp shade 3610/05 Appia Wallpaper W01030/06 Sena Facing Curtain 3603/04 Monologue Armchair 3609/01 Cipriano Current Page Background 3608/07 Tussor
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Facing Curtain 3603/04 Monologue Armchair 3609/01 Cipriano Wallpaper W01025/03 Chaparral Current Page Background 3603/05 Monologue
Above Lamp shade 3601/09 Bargello Wallpaper W01036/02 Davis Facing Curtain 3605/05 Cedros Armchair 3616/06 Allegra Wallpaper W01029/05 Vara Current Page Background 3608/09 Tussor
Previous Page Pelmets 3599/03 Broderique, Curtains 3599/02 Broderique Sofa 3601/08 Bargello, Chaise lounge 3616/04 Allegra Armchair 3612/05 Dalton, Lampshade 3599/01 Broderique Cushions 3608/10 & T001/01 Tussor & Precious Metals Cord on Tape, 3608/09 & T002/02 Tussor& Precious Metals Tape, 3608/07 & 3608/12 Tussor, 3599/01 Broderique Wallpaper W01028/01 Cedros Facing Pelmet 3599/03 Broderique, Curtain 3599/02 Broderique Sofa 3601/08 Bargello, Lampshade 3599/01 Broderique Cushions 3608/10 & T001/01 Tussor & Precious Metals Cord on Tape, 3608/09 & T002/02 Tussor& Precious Metals Tape, 3608/07 & 3608/12 Tussor, 3599/01 Broderique Wallpaper W01028/01 Cedros Current Page Background 3599/02 Broderique
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Above Drum stool 3617/04 & 3602/07 Hogan & Conrad Facing Drum stool (left) 3617/05 & 3602/08 Hogan & Conrad Drum stool (right) 3617/04 & 3602/07 Hogan & Conrad Wallpaper W01033/02 Douro Current Page Background 3607/06 Ariana Next Page Chairs 3615/08 Astrid Lamp shade 3605/06 Cedros Wallpaper W01031/05 & 07 & 08 Sakon
Above Cushions 3602/05 & T005/01 Conrad & Precious Metals Brush Fringe, 3608/01 & T001/01 & T002/01 Tussor & Precious Metals Cord on Tape & Precious Metals Tape Facing Pelmet & Curtain 3606/02 Cirrus, Wallpaper W01034/02 Serapi Cushions 3602/05 & T005/01 Conrad & Precious Metals Brush Fringe, 3608/01 & T001/01 & T002/01 Tussor & Precious Metals Cord on Tape & Precious Metals Tape Current Page Background 3607/08 Ariana Next Page Canopy 3599/04 & 3607/07 Broderique & Ariana, Bed valance 3613/02 Orlena Bed curtain 3608/05 & 3607/07 & 3605/03 Tussor & Ariana & Cedros Pillows 3603/04 & 3607/07 Monologue & Ariana, 3613/02 Orlena, 3602/03 Conrad Bedspread 3599/04 & 3607/07 Broderique & Ariana, Lamp shade 3600/03 Chaparral Bench 3602/08 Conrad, Wallpaper W01026/03 Ylang Back Cover Curtain 3600/01 Chaparral, Armchair 3615/07 Astrid, Wallpaper W01024/01 Broderique