Wise Old Man by Walid Damirji & Kumiko Tani

A collaboration between designer Walid al Damirji and
environmental artist Kumiko Tani. The Wise Old Man textile sculpture is made using 18th century ecclesiastical repurposed fabrics, signature stitching,
tactile fringing. Steel and copper base.

Material: 18th century ecclesiastical repurposed
fabrics, beads. Steel and brass base

Colour: Shades of brown, grey, burgandy, gold

Dimension: H 35 W 25 D 22 cm

Care: Avoid prolonged direct light. Remove dust with a feather duster.

Made in the UK

This is a unique creation.

By Walid’s one-of-a-kind fabric art pieces originated
as the creative output of a collaboration between Walid and environmental artist Kumiko Tani, who has worked at Walid’s side for many years, handling special projects and accessories. These witty companions have now amassed a cult art collector following.

Walid is renowned for taking a zero-waste approach to
his artful creations, and these unusual sculptures are no different. The British-Iraqi designer repurposes historical antique materials and can take up
to six months to create – such is the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail – and becomes more vivid as the creative process progresses. Each
hand-dyed and intricately stitched piece tells its own unique story and is set on a sturdy steel base, ready to be a characterful focal point the contemporary art collector's home.

This sculpture will be shipped from UK

UK: £25

EU: £35

Global: Please email us at with your delivery address for a quote. madpeople@madnesses.com