Big Buddy by Walid Damirji & Kumiko Tani

A collaboration between designer Walid al Damirji and environmental artist Kumiko Tani.

The Big Buddy textile sculpture is made using 19th Century Victorian embroidered silk and velvet, cotton crochet and antique glass beading. Steel and copper base.

The beautiful soft sculpture will without doubt become a great addition to any contemporary art collector’s home.

Material: 19th Century Victorian embroidered silk and velvet, cotton crochet, antique glass beading. Steel and brass base

Colour: Shades of black, grey, silver

Dimension: H 55 W 25 D 40 cm

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

Made in the UK

This is a unique work.

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 collector following.

Walid is renowned for taking a zero-waste approach to his artful creations, and these unusual soft 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 in your home, or the art collector's office.

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