Weaving the Future: An Interview with Lim Masulin
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Lim Masulin sits with Liviani Putri to talk about the endless possibilities of weaving in answering the design and architecture challenges of today with a versatile and sustainable approach
There’s something that always caught my eye these past few years every time I visited architecture and art exhibitions, or even hotels, offices or restaurants: weaving. And when it comes to weaving, one name that now stands out with intriguing creations is Byo Living and its founder, Lim Masulin. “I can say that weaving is the most flexible craftmanship,” he says with a grin. “Because if you are working with iron or wood, you will be stuck with something heavy that will one day rust. Weaving, on the other hand, is something that can be used for everything from day-to-day goods such as furniture to fashion, art and architecture.” Byo Living was established back in 2008, and is now known as a leading design customization company that specializes in weaving and craftsmanship innovation for energy-efficient design and architecture. Back then, Lim discovered that the best products of several global brands were actually made in Indonesia. “Many people acknowledge Paris and Milan is the centre of the trend. One day, I was sent by ASEAN to attend Salone del Mobile Milano and I asked myself, why are flying all the way to Europe just to see the Europeans using Asian or Asian-inspired technique?” he ponders. “All this time, we were being noticed but we were not confident enough. They can see our beauty but why can’t we?”