WOOL DESIGN
Precious wools, a source of innovation.
Sculptural lace applications.
For your design, scenography, and interior architecture projects.
It was Céline Camilleri’s first encounter with the Noire du Velay, a sheep breed native to the Massif Central, that sparked her fascination with local wools 10 years ago. This undyed thread of deep, almost black intensity became her drawing line, anchoring her artistic practice.
Over the years, Céline has developed an expert eye and touch to discern the unique qualities of wool. While wool is often associated with softness, Céline explores its full expressive range: tufted, sinewy, shaggy, fluffy, vaporous, vibrant, matte, or lustrous. Through these infinite textures, she has cultivated a rich and plural visual language.
Céline sources her materials from within a small radius of her studio, selecting them either directly at the shearing stage or from spinning mills in Creuse.
The wools undergo various processes—washing, carding, spinning, weaving, felting, and embroidering—using both manual and mechanical techniques.
“Our textile history abounds in ancestral techniques, while our creative ambitions constantly drive us toward innovation,” she says.
Each project begins with practical research to uncover new aesthetics.
In 2023, the atelier developed a woolen cord wrapped around a metal core, capable of being molded and holding its shape, introducing exciting possibilities for sculptural lace.
Haute-Loire’s lace-making traditions offer a rich source of inspiration. Céline’s reinterpretation of this heritage on a larger scale has resulted in the creation of XXL lace wefts. These wefts serve as space dividers or design elements, offering dynamic interplay between light and shadow.
Céline’s reinterpretation of this heritage on a larger scale has resulted in the creation of XXL lace wefts.
These wefts serve as space dividers or design elements, offering dynamic interplay between light and shadow.
Available in five natural colors—écru, grège, gris, intense brown—and custom-dyed options, this innovative material also provides functional benefits such as moisture regulation, thermal, and acoustic comfort.
Céline’s commitment to promoting French wool through the Lainamac association earned her atelier the Prix Parcours by the Fondation Bettencourt in 2023. This accolade highlights her innovative approach to integrating craft and contemporary art, celebrating the beauty and potential of this timeless material.