New collection: Giati

Mark Singer, the founder of Giati, has designed a vibrant new collection called Canopy. The inspiration for the collection came from his longtime hobby of woodwork and making wood furniture, which is evident in the four patterns, which evoke the outlines of treetops and wood grain patterns. Even the names, Kapur Canopy, Bengal Bamboo, Mangrove Forest and Forest Fog transport us to a jungle.



All of the nineteen introductions are made of solution-dyed acrylic and guaranteed against fading, splitting, peeling and cracking for five years. In addition, they are water- and mildew-resistant, making them ideal for outdoor and high-traffic areas. It's a natural fit for the Santa Barbara-based outdoor furniture company. A portion of the sales will go to Amazon Watch, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the rainforest.



Have a look in person at the Giati showroom at the PDC and Walter's Wicker at the DDB.

Event Spotlight: Dwell on Design Presents Heart of the Home

Dwell on Design presents Heart of the Home, part of a designer lecture series about great design in the home.

Join Dwell Magazine senior editor Aaron Britt, leading Southern California architect Mark Singer and President of Arch-Interiors Design Group Christopher Grubb for a salient conversation about the kitchen as the heart of the home.

A reception will follow at Poggenpohl in Suite B188.

The event takes place June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the PDC's Blue Conference Center in Suite B259. RSVP to kirsten.wasser@poggenpohl.com or call 310.289.4901.

New Faces: Giati Designs Welcomes Textile Designer Sharon Weinraub

Giati is proud to announce a new addition to its design team in California: Sharon Weinraub.

Sharon is a Los Angeles-based textile designer with over 25 years of experience. She has mastered ancient resist techniques to create a sophisticated textile collection suitable for both inside and outside installations. Her fabrics are hand-dyed and rustic, making her union with Giati a perfect fit.

"Giati prides itself on being one of the early innovators of sophisticated textiles for the outdoors," said Giati Founder Mark Singer. "We're very excited to be working with Sharon and her designs."