Kryss Transforms Rope into Self-Supporting Furniture with Multiweave Technique

Designer Svea Tisell founded Kryss this year to explore the potential of a single material through experimental three-dimensional forms. The project Entwined Objects uses the multiweave technique, an open-source method developed by Estonian textile artist Kadi Pajupuu, to turn simple rope into self-supporting furniture. Multiweave is a three-dimensional weaving method that creates rigid structures without additional supports. Kryss employs a tool with 345 conduits that guide the rope into position; after weaving, the conduits are removed, leaving a rigid, self-supporting structure. The rope is often reclaimed from climbing materials or production surplus, making the pieces fully recyclable—at end of life, the final knot is undone to reuse the material. Inspired by the tension of knots, Kryss's pieces adapt to weight and movement. The lounge chair molds to the user's form, while the shelving system adjusts to the weight of objects. This approach redefines textiles from decorative to structural elements, integrating sustainability and innovation into monomaterial, adaptable, and recyclable design.