TRENZAR Collection Explores Braiding as Structural Method at Milan Design Week 2026
At Alcova, Baggio Military Hospital, Casa delle Suore C4, the TRENZAR collection was unveiled by Marlot Baus, a Barcelona-based studio, during Milan Design Week 2026. Founded by Laura García and designed by Natalia Ortega of Worn Studio, the collection showcases the work of nine Spanish artisans who utilized materials such as wood, iron, ceramic, silver, embroidery, blown glass, and wicker. TRENZAR emphasizes braiding as a construction technique, merging various materials through intricate interlacing. Each item is a testament to manual craftsmanship, highlighting the importance of gesture and sequence. This exhibition ran from April 20th to April 26th, 2026, at Via Giovanni Labus 10, with creative direction by Claudia Longarte and visual documentation by Cèlia Andrés and Sara Guerrero.
Key facts
- TRENZAR is a collection presented by Marlot Baus at Alcova during Milan Design Week 2026.
- It was developed by Laura García of Marlot Baus and Natalia Ortega of Worn Studio.
- Nine Spanish artisans contributed, working with wood, iron, ceramic, silver, embroidery, blown glass, and wicker.
- The collection explores braiding as a construction method and organizing principle through interlacing techniques.
- Exhibition dates are April 20th to April 26th, 2026, at Baggio Military Hospital, Casa delle Suore C4 in Milan.
- Creative direction was by Claudia Longarte, with photography by Cèlia Andrés.
- The project continues Marlot Baus’ focus on integrating traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
- Natalia Ortega’s practice at Worn Studio reinterprets craft through industrial design methodologies.
Entities
Artists
- Laura García
- Natalia Ortega
- Claudia Longarte
- Cèlia Andrés
- Sara Guerrero
- Olivia Hausmann
- Joan Vitores
- Guillem Take
- Mario Lorente
- Angels
- Ana Floubet
- Ana Rodrigo
- Sonam Solanki
- Johny Dean
- Mechi Velasques
- Alicia O
- Ana Cano
- Christina Vergopoulou
Institutions
- Marlot Baus
- Worn Studio
- Alcova
- Caramba Studios
- designboom
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Milan
- Italy
- Baggio Military Hospital
- Casa delle Suore C4
- Via Giovanni Labus 10