Pillow – Carte Postale

Cushion, Carte Postale, designed by French designer Inga Sempé for the Danish design brand Elvang. Carte Postale features a graphic pattern consisting solely of two-toned surfaces that meet in the middle. The colours are clear yet enigmatic; they blend like watercolours – a soft pink transitioning into a vibrant red, or a blue that brightens progressively towards the edge.

French designer Inga Sempé created the Carte Postale collection for Elvang, inspired by the horizon where land, sea, and sky meet. Carte Postale is woven from recycled sheep and alpaca wool, making it light, soft, and durable. The wool is recycled from previous productions and processed in Peru, giving the materials new life. Elvang is also fair trade certified by WFTO, ensuring responsible production.

In 2002, founders Tina and Lasse Elvang learned about the qualities of alpaca wool during a backpacking trip to Peru. They were captivated by the wool's softness and durability, and began experimenting with combining understated aesthetic design with centuries-old Peruvian weaving traditions, thereby forging strong relationships with artisans, community projects, and factories. One year later, Elvang was born and became the first company to introduce alpaca wool throws to Scandinavia.

Wool is self-cleaning and rarely requires washing – if needed, dry cleaning is recommended to preserve quality.