kryss weaves reclaimed climbing rope into self-supporting, shape-shifting furniture
Kryss introduces Entwined Objects weaved furniture series
Kryss is a Swedish company founded in 2025 by designer Svea Tisell, focused on exploring the potential of a single material through experimental three-dimensional forms. Using the Multiweave technique, Kryss’ Entwined Objects project examines how a simple material like rope can transform into self-supporting furniture, emphasizing adaptability, material efficiency, and functional design.
Multiweave is a three-dimensional weaving method that enables rope to form rigid, freestanding structures without additional framing. Inspired by the shifting tension of knots, Kryss pieces respond to weight and movement, subtly adjusting to their environment. The process begins with a single rope, sourced from reclaimed climbing materials or surplus shoelace production, creating a mono-material construction that remains fully recyclable. At the end of its lifecycle, the structure can be undone by simply untying the finishing knot, allowing the rope to be repurposed.
2500m Lounge Chair | all images courtesy of Kryss – Svea Tisell
Kryss employs Multiweave technique to create rigid furniture
The Multiweave technique, originally developed by Estonian textile artist Kadi Pajupuu as an open-source weaving method, has primarily been used for artistic applications. Kryss’ designer Svea Tisell introduces it into functional furniture design. A specialized weaving tool supports this process, consisting of a platform with 345 conduits that guide the rope into position. Once weaving is complete, the conduits are removed, leaving a rigid, freestanding form. The tool itself is reusable, allowing for consistent and scalable production.
For Entwined Objects, Kryss redefines the role of textiles in furniture design, shifting from a decorative or supportive element to a primary structural component. The lounge chair, for example, gradually conforms to the user’s shape, creating a flexible yet stable seating experience. The shelving system interacts with the objects placed upon it, subtly reshaping under their weight. This approach highlights textiles as dynamic, load-bearing materials, expanding their application beyond conventional soft furnishings. By integrating sustainability with material innovation, Kryss presents a design process where structure and surface are inherently linked. Through Multiweave, textiles function as both form and framework, demonstrating new possibilities for mono-material, adaptable furniture.
Kryss transforms rope into functional, self-supporting furniture | 2500m Lounge Chair
Multiweave technique turns simple rope into complex structures | 2500m Lounge Chair
inspired by knots, Kryss furniture adapts and reshapes with use | 2500m Lounge Chair
