Abie Abdillah
Indonesia
Abie Abdallah is an emerging Indonesian designer passionate about utilizing natural materials such as rattan and teak wood. For Abdillah, Abdillah rattan as a medium epitomizes the meeting point between tradition and his ability to revolutionize his relationship with his origins and materials to find a fresh, contemporary vision. Ultimately he revisits the traditional medium presenting it with a high-quality design for a modern lifestyle, as seen in the Lukis chair for Cappellini. Abdallah has gained recognition for his works thanks to numerous awards and publications and founded his studio called “studiohiji,” based in Tangerang, Jakarta.