Manifesto
Kieffer is a textiles atelier that advocates respect, love and the exploration of textile-making.
Kieffer develops from the Rubelli's expertise and contributes to the expansion of its offering and textile production research.
Kieffer deeply regards the knowledge that resides in the past, while equally embracing the potentiality of the present.
Kieffer joyfully navigates weft and warp with the confidence that detail makes the difference.
Kieffer sees textile as the preferred interface for the tactile exploration of the domestic environment: fabrics serve life to veil and highlight, to shelter and comfort, and ultimately to always celebrate the senses.
Kieffer weaves together the archetypical and the simple with the bold and the adventurous,
as long as it serves and honours daily life.
Kieffer knows when to be quiet and when to be exuberant, when it is time to whisper while also recognising the innate intensity of raw materials.
Kieffer cares. Cares for quality, cares for durability, cares for nuances, cares for the integrity of production processes.
Kieffer produces in the proximity of Lake Como, at the Rubelli factory, but chooses to expand globally when it makes sense to include other expertise.
Formafantasma
Kieffer joyfully navigates weft and warp with the confidence that detail makes the difference.
Materials
Kieffer speaks the language of textiles and that should be sensed, not read, or contemplated.
The collection emphasises the use of natural dyes obtained through oxidation and materials such as wool, jute, and recycled cotton. It also expands to new products, such as hemp velvet, and jacquard and chenille raffia, opening Kieffer's world to rhythmic textures and vibrant colours. Artificial and natural coexist in Kieffer: synthetic fibres are used in combination with natural ones, to guarantee long lasting performances and durability.
Kieffer is a celebration of simplicity and care for the wonderful imperfections of the loom, for the subtlety of tonal compositions of colours and the pleasure of touch. Untitled II is uncomplicated, sensitive and a celebration of natural fibres.
The ‘Untitled II’ collection works on themes that resonate with this attitude. Natural fibres and dyes form complex, yet elegant fabrics.
Design
Kieffer is edited and produced by Rubelli under the creative direction of Formafantasma.
Formafantasma is a research-based design studio investigating the ecological, historical, political and social forces shaping the discipline of design today. Whether designing for a client or developing self – initiated projects, the studio applies the same rigorous attention to context, processes and details. Formafantasma’s analytical nature translates in meticulous visual outcomes, products and strategies.
