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Tierras Gaston Y Daniela COLECCIÓN TIERRAS COLECCIÓN TIERRAS La colección de este año es un gran mosaico de calidades y texturas llamado TIERRAS. Cada motivo procede de diferentes épocas y lugares y todos ellos, aún proviniendo de tan distinta inspiración, responden a un patrón geométrico y a un colorido típico de nuestra azulejería. ‘TIERRAS’ is our 2016 collection that encompasses a variety of qualities and textures. Inspired by different periods and places in the Spanish history, each motif is based on a blend of influences, though all of them have been designed to capture the geometric pattern and distinctive colour scheme typical of Spanish tiles. The new collection features re-workings of historical elements taken from the decorative arts and introduces intricate geometrics printed on linen and refined double width ikats. En esta colección, reinterpretamos los elementos procedentes del mundo de las artes decorativas históricas, presentamos nuevas geometrías estampadas sobre lino y otras con técnica ikat en doble ancho. Seguimos la estela de las geometrías, introduciendo lanas con grafismos característicos de culturas populares o motivos precolombinos. Y finalizamos la colección con terciopelos en blanco y negro haciendo un guiño a los 60. IGeometrics are the theme of the new wool upholstery weaves featuring motifs from popular cultures and the pre-Colombian era, though very contemporary in style. The collection of jacquards in black and white is inspired by the 1960s with their mix of pop aesthetics. Offered in a wide range of colours and textures, new plains complement the collection and can be used solo or with the rest of the designs. Cortina en burano gdt 5310-001 Curtain in burano gdt 5310-00 Sillon policromado tapizado en tela prati gdt 5339-004 Polycrome sofa upholstered in prati fabric gdt 5339-004 Colchoneta en monti gdt 5338-001 Rulos en prati gdt 5339-001 Almohadones en trevi 5337-001 Mat in monti gdt 5338-001 Large cushion in prati gdt 5339-001 Pillows in trevi 5337-001 Pared y techo en tela pavia gdt 5322-004 Cortinas en varese gdt 5321-004 Wall and ceiling in pavia gdt 5322-004 Curtains in varese gdt 5321-004 Cortinas en celio gdt 5333-001 Banco tapizado en trastevere gdt 5332-001 Curtains in celio gdt 5333-001 Bench upholstered in trastevere gdt 5332-001 Cortinas en parioni gdt 5340-001 Silla tapizada en moena gdt 5327-006 Curtains in parioni gdt 5340-001 Chair upholstered in moena gdt 5327-006 Almohadones en trevi gdt 5337-005 Cushions in trevi gdt 5337-005 TAVOLARA BURANO GDT-5309-002 GDT-5310-002 GDT-5309-001 GDT-5309-003 GDT-5310-001 GDT-5310-003 CAPRAIA GDT-5311-002 GDT-5311-003 GDT-5311-004 GDT-5311-005 GDT-5311-001 GDT-5311-006 GDT-5311-007 GDT-5311-008 PIANOSA GDT-5312-002 GDT-5312-003 GDT-5312-001 GDT-5312-004 GDT-5312-005 ESTROMBOLI GDT-5313-002 GDT-5313-003 GDT-5313-001 GDT-5313-004 GDT-5313-005 CAPRERA PALMARIA GDT-5314-002 GDT-5314-003 GDT-5314-001 GDT-5314-004 GDT-5334-001 PANAREA GDT-5315-002 GDT-5315-003 GDT-5315-004 GDT-5315-005 GDT-5315-001 GDT-5315-006 GDT-5315-007 GDT-5315-008 LAMPEDUSA MONTECRISTO GDT-5316-002 GDT-5317-002 GDT-5316-001 GDT-5316-003 GDT-5317-001 GDT-5317-003 Mantel en tela caprera gdt 5314-003 Almohadones sillas en tela salina gdt 5318-025 Tablecloth in caprera gdt 5314-003 Cushions in salina gdt 5318-025 VARESE LECCO GDT-5321-002 GDT-5323-002 GDT-5321-001 GDT-5321-003 GDT-5323-003 GDT-5323-001 GDT-5321-004 GDT-5321-005 GDT-5323-004 GDT-5323-005 BERGAMO MILAN GDT-5325-002 GDT-5326-002 GDT-5325-001 GDT-5325-003 GDT-5326-003 GDT-5326-001 GDT-5325-004 GDT-5325-005 GDT-5326-004 GDT-5326-005 PAVIA LODI GDT-5322-002 GDT-5324-002 GDT-5322-001 GDT-5322-003 GDT-5324-003 GDT-5324-001 GDT-5322-004 GDT-5322-005 GDT-5324-004 GDT-5324-005 MOENA GDT-5327-002 GDT-5327-003 GDT-5327-004 GDT-5327-005 GDT-5327-001 GDT-5327-006 GDT-5327-007 GDT-5327-008 GDT-5327-009 GARDENA GDT-5328-002 GDT-5328-003 GDT-5328-004 GDT-5328-005 GDT-5328-001 GDT-5328-006 GDT-5328-007 BOLZANO GDT-5319-002 GDT-5319-003 GDT-5319-004 GDT-5319-005 GDT-5319-001 GDT-5319-006 GDT-5319-007 GDT-5319-008 GDT-5319-009 GDT-5319-010 GDT-5319-011 Almohadones en trevi, monti y prati verde Pillows in green trevi,monti y prati MONTI PRATI GDT-5338-002 GDT-5339-002 GDT-5338-001 GDT-5338-003 GDT-5339-003 GDT-5339-001 GDT-5338-004 GDT-5339-004 PARIONI GDT-5340-002 GDT-5340-003 GDT-5340-001 GDT-5340-004 TRASTEVERE GDT-5332-002 GDT-5332-003 GDT-5332-001 GDT-5332-004 GDT-5332-005 CELIO GDT-5333-002 GDT-5333-003 GDT-5333-001 GDT-5333-004 GDT-5333-005 TREVI GDT-5337-002 GDT-5337-003 GDT-5337-001 GDT-5337-005 GDT-5337-006 GDT-5337-004 TRENTO GDT-5320-002 GDT-5320-003 GDT-5320-004 GDT-5320-005 GDT-5320-001 GDT-5320-006 GDT-5320-007 GDT-5320-008 Visillo burano GDT - 5310 001 Burano sheer GDT - 5310 001 SALINA GDT-5318-002 GDT-5318-003 GDT-5318-004 GDT-5318-005 GDT-5318-001 GDT-5318-006 GDT-5318-007 GDT-5318-008 GDT-5197-009 GDT-5318-010 GDT-5318-011 GDT-5318-012 GDT-5318-013 GDT-5318-014 GDT-5318-015 GDT-5318-016 GDT-5318-017 GDT-5318-018 GDT-5318-019 GDT-5318-020 GDT-5318-021 GDT-5318-022 GDT-5318-023 GDT-5318-024 GDT-5318-025 GDT-5318-026 GDT-5318-027 GDT-5318-028 SAN PIERO LIVORNO MONTALCINO GDT-5342-001 GDT-5343-001 GDT-5344-001 SIENA SAN LORENZO FLORENCIA GDT-5345-001 GDT-5346-001 GDT-5347-001 GALLIANO PRATO MURLO GDT-5348-001 GDT-5349-001 GDT-5350-001 VIAREGGIO FAENZA GDT-5341-001 GDT-5351-001 GDT-5351-002 Todos los diseños contenidos en el presente catálogo son propiedad de Gastón y Daniela. Queda prohibida su reproducción o modificación, total o parcial. All designs contained in this catalog are the property of Gaston and Daniela. The total o partial reproduction or modification thereof is strictly prohibited. .
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